Hybrid Broadcast Engineer — Live Transmission & IT Systems
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking a skilled Broadcast Engineer to join a prominent media and broadcasting organization. Based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, the role covers installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of broadcast equipment and transmission systems, ensuring top-quality audio and video delivery.
The candidate will manage live productions, work with IT networking and servers, and stay ahead of evolving broadcast technologies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Broadcast Technology, or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years in a Broadcast Engineer role.
- Proven expertise with digital video, audio, IP-based systems, and transmission.
- Strong IT networking, server administration and system integration skills.
- RF transmission experience advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, test, and maintain broadcast equipment, including cameras, audio consoles, video switchers, and transmission systems.
- Monitor broadcast signals and systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with broadcast standards.
- Troubleshoot and repair technical issues with broadcast equipment and infrastructure promptly.
- Operate and manage live broadcast productions, ensuring technical quality and smooth transitions.
- Collaborate with production teams to understand technical requirements and provide support.
- Implement and manage IT infrastructure related to broadcast operations, including networking and servers.
- Stay current with emerging broadcast technologies and recommend upgrades or new solutions.
- Maintain detailed technical documentation, logs, and schematics of broadcast systems.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and safety standards.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking a skilled Broadcast Engineer to join a prominent media and broadcasting organization. Based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, the role covers installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of broadcast equipment and transmission systems, ensuring top-quality audio and video delivery.
The candidate will manage live productions, work with IT networking and servers, and stay ahead of evolving broadcast technologies.
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