Senior Broadcast Engineer

This is a Full Time Job

Senior Broadcast Engineer

Are you a Broadcast Engineering professional looking to explore new technologies?

Would you like to work at a company that recently invested
$20 million in high-definition renovations?

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., a billion dollar company, and a leader in global sports entertainment, seeks a Senior Broadcast Engineer to join our team.

Working in WWE's state-of-the-art Television Production Facility, the Senior Broadcast Engineer is responsible for broadcast systems design engineering and technology implementation in areas such as HD Linear and Nonlinear editing, Audio Post Production, HD Graphics and HD Transmission. This position is also responsible for the ongoing service of Production and Broadcast systems and equipment.

Responsibilities:
* Detailed design of Post Production and Broadcast systems
* Creation of all project deliverable documents including drawings, specifications, user guides and other documents as required
* Perform exception based service and proactive service of Post Production and Broadcast systems
* Perform complex alignment and tests of Post Production and Broadcast equipment
* Participate in equipment evaluation, selection and testing
* Investigation and evaluation of new technologies
* Interface with other departments, vendors, suppliers, contractors and others at all levels.
* Ultimately responsible for implementing projects, designs and technology successfully.
* Provide technical expertise for various systems and equipment. Assist in the day to day support of systems and equipment
* Train and mentor others

Requirements:
* Experience with designing professional broadcast systems
* Experience working in a Supervisory role and managing others is preferred
* Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
* Demonstrated ability to install and service professional Production and Broadcast equipment (Editors, Audio equipment, Graphics systems, video servers, tape machines, production switchers, terminal equipment, etc.)
* Extensive trouble shooting experience
* Strong knowledge of audio/video technologies, both digital and analog, SD and HD
* Well-versed with AutoCAD, Visio, MS Project, MS office suite applications
* Knowledge of video and audio compression technology (MPEG, Dolby E, Dolby AC-3, WM9, etc' ) preferred
* Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or equivalent industry experience
* Strong working knowledge of data network, data communications, computer systems administration and equipment preferred
* Ability to work as part of a team in a collegial fashion