Senior Broadcast Engineer

NEP India; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company is seeking an experienced Field Engineer in Gurugram to assist in live sports broadcasting operations. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, expertise in baseband routing and switching, and familiarity with various broadcast equipment. The position requires flexibility for local and overseas travel, and a hands-on approach to engineering tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in live sports broadcasting.
• Expert knowledge in baseband routing & switching.
• Familiar with operation and programming of routers and switchers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily engineering operations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot broadcasting equipment.
• Conduct training for assistant broadcast engineers.

Skills

Live sports broadcasting experience

Baseband routing and switching expertise

Knowledge of broadcast IP environment

CCNA certification

Experience with EVS equipment

Tools

Cisco switches

Grass Valley equipment

Sony equipment

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Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Engineering Manager in ensuring the smooth running of daily Engineering Operations.
• Set up, configure, operate, and maintain a wide variety of electronic equipment involved in outside broadcasting production, including HD Video, UHD Video, Audio and Communication Equipment.
• Be competent in the use of RF equipment and antenna systems.
• Troubleshoot broadcasting equipment to a system level and communicate and report to the office and manufacturer for problem-solving.
• Participate in technical and production meetings to plan, organize, and schedule work assignments in coordination with interdisciplinary teams in the office and at event locations.
• Conduct training for Assistant Broadcast Engineers and share knowledge with team members on broadcast equipment and technologies.
• Undertake project work from site surveys to deliver in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist in keeping equipment updated with the manufacturer’s latest software releases.
• Maintain technical equipment and systems to the required safety and technical standards with minimum disruption to operational activities.
• Be willing to learn and practice new technologies used by NEP INDIA that have not been experienced or worked with before.
• Direct, instruct, and manage assistant engineers and possible system integrators on projects.
• Draft technical reports of fieldwork.
• Be competent in reading and designing the engineering workflow.
• Prepare technical documents for the preparation of projects and amend them as necessary throughout the life of the project.
• Take responsibility for all work health and safety matters and comply with the statutory safety requirements as per NEP India Health and Safety Policies.
• Be flexible in work hours and outstation travel frequently for local and overseas projects & any role/ work assigned in the Engineering Department or within the NEP Group.

Requirements

• A Minimum of 5 years of experience in Live sports Broadcasting and related areas.
• Expert Knowledge in Baseband Routing & Switching especially Grass Valley & Sony equipment.
• Vast Knowledge of Broadcast IP Environment including IP Video (SMPTE ST 2110) & Audio Routing (ST-2110-31) & Programming of Cisco & Arista Switches.
• CCNA in Routing & Switching is preferred.
• Familiar with the operation and programming of Routers, Switchers, Tally Systems, Multiviewers.
• Familiar with the setup and integration of cameras, lenses, CCU, etc.
• Experience with EVS equipment & EVS Networking including EVS, X-File, X-Hub, IP Director, etc.
• Experience with Audio Mixers, & other audio-related Equipment used in Broadcast.
• An understanding of radio, television, and the associated transmission and carrier systems.
• Understanding of computers, servers, IT systems, and networks.
• A keen interest in broadcast technology, its development, and its application in the region.
• Knowledge of Cisco Switches and IP technology an advantage.

This is a field engineering position and requires the candidates to be hands-on, willing, and able to travel on projects for extended periods.