Assistant Engineer, Transmission Media Delivery

RecruiterPal; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediacorp is Singapore’s largest content creator and national media network, delivering broadcast feeds from event sites to designated locations. The Assistant Engineer will help install and deploy media delivery links, ensuring broadcast quality and monitoring throughout events.

The role requires hands-on broadcasting engineering, willingness to work irregular hours, and a strong focus on equipment maintenance and safety. An ideal candidate will be proactive, independent, and a team player.

Qualifications

• Higher Nitec or diploma in engineering or IT.
• Hands-on broadcasting engineering interest required.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills to support broadcast IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in provisioning media delivery links to deliver broadcast feeds from event sites to designated locations.
• Assist in installing delivery links and ensuring broadcast quality, monitoring during events.
• Maintain delivery equipment to ensure operational readiness and safety.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Higher Nitec / Diploma in Engineering or IT

Tools

Linux

Windows OS

COFDM/MIMO

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Mediacorp is Singapore’s largest content creator and national media network, operating a suite of TV channels, radio stations, and multiple digital platforms. Its mission is to engage, entertain, and enrich audiences by harnessing the power of creativity.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where talent thrives. Our hiring decisions are made based on merit and fit-to-role. If you have a disability or special need which requires accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application. We will be happy to support as necessary.

Thank you for your interest and application to this role. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be part of the Production Support Media Delivery team in provisioning links connectivity to deliver audio video feeds from event sites to designated locations.

The Assistant Engineer shall assist in the installation of delivery links to send the audio video feeds from the event sites to the designated locations by deploying suitable technologies. He is to ensure the feed received at the designated location is of broadcast quality and to monitor throughout the events. He will also need to assist in maintaining all the delivery equipment well to ensure operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities and Challenges

• Assist in establishing various types of Media Delivery technologies include cellular bonding technology, optical fiber link, microwave link, IP streaming, Mesh Radio link and etc for events linkage
• Assist in setting up equipment at outdoor venues and ensure all power supplies requirements are adequate and appropriate for Live operations, that comply with safety regulations.
• Able to work on over weekends, public holidays and after office hours depending on the job requirements
• Perform standby duty for VIP events (e.g. breaking news, emergency events, BCP exercise and etc.)
• Perform standby duty and able to work on irregular hours based on OB events requirement
• Assist in performing regular equipment maintenance and housekeeping
• Adhere to workplace safety and health norms while performing duties

QUALIFICATIONS

• Higher Nitec / Diploma in Engineering or IT discipline
• Certified to work at height will be an advantage
• A hands-on individual with interest in broadcasting engineering
• A team player who is able to work independently
• Prepare to perform irregular hours duties
• Possess a valid Class 3 driving license is an advantage
• Analytical and troubleshooting skill to support broadcast IT systems
• Knowledge in digital transmission, such as COFDM, MIMO technology
• Knowledge in Linux and/or Windows OS
• Basic cyber security knowledge
• Basic RF knowledge will be an advantage