Senior Broadcast Transmission Operations Manager

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

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.