Manager, Transmission Operations

Encompass; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass is seeking an experienced Manager of Transmission Operations to lead the technical operations center for worldwide video distribution. You will oversee uplinks/downlinks, RF routing, and staff coordination, ensuring quality and reliability across global facilities.

The role requires strong knowledge of satellite workflows, encoders and broadcast standards, with flexibility to work nights, holidays and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in a Satellite or Broadcast environment.
• Minimum two years of electronic theory or communications in college/technical school.
• Proficient with encoders, up-converters, modulation, amplifiers and IRDs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Familiar with waveform monitor, vector scope and spectrum analyzer.
• Proficient with Windows and/or Macintosh computers and the Internet.
• Knowledge of Quortex, Auroa compression, Ateme Live/Edge encoding.
• Understanding world television standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for worldwide distribution of video, audio and data.
• Perform digital satellite uplinks and downlinks.
• Perform satellite crosspolE per FCC guidelines.
• Operate record/playback servers and video machines.
• Operate RF and video routing infrastructure.
• Work with global bookings for fiber/satellite space changes.
• Monitor network and occasional feeds for quality control.
• Review shift reports of direct staff.
• Stay current with evolving broadcast technology.
• Troubleshoot issues with staff and report to engineering.
• Daily interaction with EDM global facilities.
• Willing to work flexible hours including holidays, nights and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Understanding of video transmission

Experience with satellite/broadcast

Windows and Mac proficiency

Education

Two years of electronic theory or communications

Tools

Quortex

Auroa Network compression systems

Ateme Live/Edge encoding

Waveform monitor

Vector scope / spectrum analyzer

Job description

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Manager, Transmission Operations

Technical Ops & Eng Atlanta, GA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1929

Manager of Transmission Operations

Location: Atlanta, GA

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

Encompass is a global technology services company focused on supporting broadcast, cable and digital leaders. We design, implement and operate reliable video solutions that capture, process and deliver our clients’ video content from any source, in any format, to any destination in the most efficient manner possible.

Job Description

• Operate electronic equipment associated with worldwide distribution of video, audio and data in the Encompass Digital Media Technical Operations Center.
• Perform Digital Satellite Uplinks and Downlinks.
• Perform Satellite Crosspole in compliance with FCC Guidelines.
• Operate various record/playback servers and Video machines
• Operate RF and Video routing infrastructure
• Work with the Global bookings team for modification of Fiber and Satellite space.
• Monitor Network & Occasional feeds for quality control
• Review shift reports of direct staff
• Have the desire and ability to stay current with the evolving technology in the rapidly changing communications industry.
• General understanding of IP Networks and their use in transport of video and transport streams.
• Responsible for all Teleport operations, daily reports, SOP’s, signal flow descriptions
• Troubleshoot issues with staff and report issues to engineering and senior management
• Daily interaction and communication with EDM global facilities
• Willing and able to work flexible hours including holidays, nights and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 7 years of experience working in a Satellite or Broadcast communications environment.
• Minimum two years of Electronic theory or Communications in a College or Technical School
• Operational knowledge of Encoders, Up-converters, Modulation Schemes, Amplifiers, Antenna controllers and IRD’s.
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be familiar with waveform monitor, vector scope and spectrum analyzer
• Proficient in using Windows and/or Macintosh computers and the Internet
• Basic knowledge of Quortex and Auroa Network compression systems
• Basic knowledge of Ateme encoding Live and Edge
• Strong troubleshooting skills of transmit chains and associated equipment.
• Understand world television standards

Encompass, a leader in digital media services, owns and operates state-of-the-art, broadcast facilities throughout the United States, Latin America, United Kingdom and Asia. The company’s mission-critical, media services provide broadcasters, cable networks, corporations and government entities with customized solutions for the management and distribution of content.

Encompass Digital Media is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. M/F/Disability/Veteran