IP Broadcast Maintenance Technician

The Blue Posts; California; Hybrid; USD 122,652 - 149,909; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for on-site and virtual engagement events

Job summary

Paramount Pictures is seeking a Broadcast Maintenance Technician to provide engineering support and technical operations for the CBS Network. The role entails troubleshooting and maintaining on-air systems while managing complex technical setups.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in broadcast environments, including a deep understanding of SMPTE ST 2110 IP video infrastructure and proficiency with broadcast measurement tools. Join a prestigious team dedicated to delivering top-tier content.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering support and troubleshooting experience in broadcast environments.
• Expert-level knowledge of SMPTE ST 2110 IP video infrastructure.
• Proficiency with broadcast test and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering maintenance and technical operations for CBS Network.
• Set up, monitor, and solve problems related to complex technical systems.
• Troubleshoot issues across routing control systems and multicast networking.

Skills

SMPTE ST 2110 IP video infrastructure

Broadcast test and measurement equipment

Broadcast network design principles

End-to-end signal chain troubleshooting

Channel origination workflows with Grass Valley AMPP

Tools

Evertz IP-based systems

Telestream PRISM waveform monitors

Grass Valley AMPP

Job description

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Overview and Responsibilities:

Paramount Tech is hiring a 403g Broadcast Maintenance Technician to support engineering maintenance and technical operations for the CBS Network and affiliated production units. This role offers essential support around the clock for broadcast systems that are on-air and in production. It involves setting up, monitoring, and solving problems related to complex technical systems.

We use several systems. These include SDI and ST 2110 IP video routers. We also have channel playout systems, high-speed Ethernet fabrics (25–200GbE), and structured fiber optic cabling. In addition, we utilize media storage and transfer platforms, switchers, and both satellite and terrestrial contribution and distribution systems. Our on-air graphics and internet/cloud streaming encoding systems are included as well.

Basic Qualifications:

3+ years of engineering support and troubleshooting experience in broadcast environments, including one or more of the following:

On-air playout in broadcast and/or streaming environments

Live broadcast control room operations, preferably in sports or live entertainment

Transmission operations supporting real-time monitoring and distribution across multiple delivery paths

Expert-level knowledge of SMPTE ST 2110 IP video infrastructure, including uncompressed video (ST 2110-20), audio (ST 2110-30), and ancillary data (ST 2110-40) flows, with solid comprehension of PTP-based timing and synchronization

Proficiency with broadcast test and measurement equipment (waveform monitors, vectorscopes, rasterizers, signal analyzers) for validating video/audio integrity across SDI and IP signal paths

You need to know about broadcast network design principles for high-bandwidth, uncompressed video. This includes redundancy models such as dual fabric and hitless switching. It is also important to understand multicast design and how to manage essence flow bandwidth.

Additional Qualifications:

IP & Broadcast Systems

End-to-end signal chain troubleshooting across IP, SDI, LTC, L-Band, and ASI signals, with a structured methodology for isolating issues across network, device, and workflow layers

Experience configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining Evertz IP-based systems, including ST 2110 routing, signal processing, control infrastructure, NMOS integration (e.g., Evertz Magnum), SDP generation/exchange, and control plane vs. data plane separation

Knowledge of broadcast engineering best practices related to signal redundancy, failover, and resiliency design

Playout & Monitoring

Experience supporting channel origination workflows with Grass Valley AMPP. This work involves playout service orchestration. It also includes graphics insertion, SCTE triggers, and content scheduling.

Experience supporting Imagine Communications SNP or equivalent IP gateway systems in live production or playout environments

Familiarity with TAG Video Systems multiviewers, including monitoring layout configuration, signal health validation, and alarm interpretation in IP video environments

Working knowledge of Telestream PRISM waveform monitors for real-time SDI and ST 2110 signal analysis, including video quality, color space accuracy, and HDR/SDR compliance

Color, HDR & Satellite

Knowledge of color space conversion and HDR/SDR compatibility is important. This involves working with LUTs and tone mapping. You should also be able to fix EOTF/gamma errors, address color space metadata mismatches, and ensure consistent HDR/SDR output across devices.

Proficiency configuring and troubleshooting IRDs, L-Band routers, and associated RF equipment; solid knowledge of end-to-end satellite downlink signal chains including RF, L-Band, ASI, and IP outputs

Knowledge of cloud-based or hybrid broadcast workflows, including remote production or IP extension of linear streams into AWS or Oracle Cloud environments

Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues across routing control systems, multicast networking, and downstream playout or monitoring devices

Proficient written documentation skills. This includes operational procedures. It also includes troubleshooting guides and engineering run books.

You should communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You should also be self-directed and able to work in environments where priorities change.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $136,281.60 - 136,281.60.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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