Manager Of Broadcast Technology & Architecture, CNBC
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Englewood Cliffs, NJThis was removed by the employer on 2/14/2018 1:43:00 PM PST
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Responsibilities Reporting to the VP of Engineering & Graphics Technologies (VPEGT), the Manager of Broadcast Architecture (MBTA) will play a pivotal role in the development of large scale project vision and associated design. Working within a team of engineers the MBTA will be providing front line Engineering support of all of the technologies that comprise CNBC's state-of-the-art cable network World Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs as well as its domestic news bureaus. A strong emphasis will be placed on the support of Core Plant technology, complex software systems and related ingest, storage, image manipulation, playout, transcoding and transmission technologies.
The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in four key areas:
• Management and Communications
• Technical Acumen with a solid hands on foundation/technical background in Television Engineering
• Tactical and Strategic decision making
• Project Management/System Design
Detailed responsibilities include:
• Work with VPEGT to develop long and short-term Capital/Expense budgets as well as estimates to support new production initiatives and technology replacement cycles.
• Work with VPEGT to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities as well as streamlining non-value added processes.
• Work with VPEGT to develop budgets and associated timelines for projects
• Networking and operating system trouble shooting skills in a broadcast video environment are essential.
• Work closely with the respective managers of the various Technical and Editorial teams to craft innovative and robust solutions to plant issues as well as shaping the technical vision to meet the immediate and future operational requirements of CNBC.
• Develop deep understanding of operational needs through liaising with operations staff and immersion in the operation's processes
• Develop and effectively communicate a long term vision for plant growth
• Ensure that project's designs/implementation conform to established plant technical standards and maintain documentation standards
• Macro to micro knowledge set of Plant systems to identify wider implications of proposed system changes
• Coordination of tasks across multiple projects to facilitate dovetailing of work into a single build
• Assist in tracking of budgets and on time delivery of projects and commitments
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Ability to work overnights and weekends as required by Project and Plant support needs Qualifications/Requirements • Knowledge of broadcast television technologies including Analog/SD/HD SDI Video, 5.1 multi-channel audio, Audio/Video/IP signal routers, Control Room facilities, character generators/graphics play out systems, video servers, VTRs, digital compression, satellite and RF systems and broadcast test and measurement equipment. Additionally, knowledge of IP based broadcast systems and the emerging standards as well as the vendor's products conformance to such standards.
• Knowledge of IT based technologies/processes including Networking, SAN and NAS Storage architectures, asset management systems, server technologies including hardware architectures, real-time systems and custom application development
• Networking and operating system trouble shooting skills in a broadcast video environment are essential.
• Minimum of 15 years' experience as a Technologist supporting 24x7 Distribution / Production environment.
• Minimum 15 years' experience working with IT infrastructure and systems
• Minimum 15 years' experience with Systems Design work and Project management
• Demonstrated success in leading technical projects to successful conclusions Desired Characteristics • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Broadcast Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Ability and willingness to develop and advance their skill sets to keep pace with the rapidly evolving technologies of our industry.
• Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Process-oriented and able to apply structure to complex problems
• Customer-focused and have the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical groups