Broadcast Technology Manager

This is a Full Time Job

You will be responsible for managing the technology and tools used by Versant Transmission and Acquisition operations.  Partnering with Engineering teams, Versant partners and vendors, you will identify, develop and maintain the latest innovations in broadcast technology.

What You’ll Do:
• Collaborate with Engineering staff to ensure that all equipment is operational, coordinate upgrades and maintenance windows.
• Procure, implement, and manage existing and emerging technologies and solutions.
• Manage POCs for new tools.
• Collaborate with Versant Production and Network Engineering, as well as Broadcast Distribution teams on current and future streaming video initiatives.
• Own vendor relationships, procure equipment, initialize onboarding and security reviews for new vendors.
• Periodic review of telecom and vendor invoices/SLAs to identify cost savings.

Qualifications

What You Must Have:
• A minimum of 5-7 years of proven experience in live-to-air television operations TOC/NOC environment, with responsibility for audio/video/data quality and continuity.
• Hands-on expertise with operation and configuration of Transmission facility hardware such as LiveU, satellite receivers, antennas, IP/ASI encoders and decoders, and video plant router control panels.
• Effective presentation skills for projects, budgets and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and other collaborative platforms.

What Would Make You a Stand-out:
• Subject matter expert in operation technology for 24/7 television facility.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Solutions-based approach to troubleshooting and improving workflows.

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