Live Events Manager
Discovery Communications
Sterling, VAThis was removed by the employer on 2/25/2019 12:31:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Center Operations, this position is critical in working primarily on delivery of Live Events into the TOC through support of Discovery WAN, Satellite, and Fiber contribution. The primary purpose of the position is to coordinate and convey various distribution requirements necessary to support live events, requiring close cross-organizational relationships.
This position will be responsible for coordinating Distribution initiatives and communicating requirements to key project stakeholders from the Discovery family of networks. Leading the live event operations for both US and international event initiatives, this position is a mission critical role requiring a vast understanding of Discovery’s distribution network and organizations.
The role requires broad experience across Broadcast disciplines, knowledge of existing and new compression formats and an understanding of Multicast IP distribution. Organizational scope of the Live Events Lead within our Sterling, VA Broadcast Center – the post holder will line manage a group of 2 staff within Distribution Operations.
Post holders will be expected to work shifts including weekends. While regular night work is not required it should be expected that the post holder will need to work nights during certain events.
Responsibilities
1. Coordinate ad hoc programming and live events from multiple locations
2. Operate TOC contribution/distribution systems located at Discovery North American locations
3. Create and update operational SOPs
4. Provide specialist technical support and information to other departments
5. Strengthen the transmission reliability of the Discovery North America Networks to all their affiliates by making intelligent decisions and handling on air emergencies and discrepancies as they occur.
6. Handle any necessary switching of transmission systems during normal or emergency conditions to ensure that all services remain on the air.
7. Provide input and issue written reports to various factions of the Global Technology & Operations groups about transmission system reliability.
8. Manage and control local and national fiber connectivity between DCI facilities and remote locations throughout the world.
9. Interface and manage external satellite & fiber vendors when required.
10. Perform on-site quality control and proof of performance testing of ad hoc programs and full-time services.
11. Assist with training, coaching and development of Staff Members as needed
12. Develop and maintain strong working relationships across all Distribution disciplines
13. Develop and maintain strong working relationships across GT&O
14. Deputizes for Director Center Operations as required
15. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with key business leads and senior stakeholders within the customer base
16. Partner with GT&O & Digital Sports and Olympics teams on for Sporting Events and Olympic Games.
17. Other duties as required
Requirements
* 3-5 years’ experience working in Live Television, major sporting events, and scheduling flexibility.
*Experience of working on major sporting events and willing to work flexibly
* Thorough knowledge of current, commonly used compression standards.
* An in-depth knowledge of digital baseband signals, SDI, HD-SDI and ASI for video and PCM, Dolby D and E and its variants for audio signals.
* Knowledge of and experience with SMPTE 2202-7, 2110 and AES 67
* Practical working knowledge of baseband broadcast test and transport stream measurement equipment.
* Practical experience of broadcast facility practices and procedures.
* Standard office IT skills – MS Office, MS Visio, MS Project.
* Self-motivation and the ability to advance projects without supervision are essential.
* The ability to deal with multiple workflows, identify and prioritize responsibilities in a changing environment.
* Knowledge of satellite distribution and RF up-linking technology and satellite reception systems and technology.
* Previous experience and use of SNMP monitoring systems
* Candidates should have C-band & KU RF experience along with a familiarity with Arris and Cisco encoding systems.
* Candidates should have the ability to operate associated test equipment including but not limited to spectrum analyzer, signal generator, video waveform monitor, vector scope and transport stream analyzer.
* Specific experience and expertise in troubleshooting and correcting signal quality issues, signal routing, systems integration and maintenance and use of Audio/Video equipment.
* Candidate must have the ability to perform well in a high-pressure environment.
* Computer literacy, excellent oral and written communication abilities and close attention to details are required.
* This position is considered an essential position. This means that during times of inclement weather, emergencies, or when access to the workplace may be impeded, that employees in this position are expected to report to work to support business continuance, unless otherwise instructed by their direct manager.
* Candidate must possess the legal right to work in the United States.
Sterling, Virginia, VA