Supervisor

This is a Full Time Job

Supervisor (Transmission, RF/Satellite, Compression/Encoding)

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount , Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Overview and Summary:

This position provides technical operation support within the Los Angeles Transmission Center for all business units as well as internal and external clients associated with the CBS Television Network and other Paramount Global Operations. The role is responsible for set-up, signal routing, quality control, and problem resolution of remote feeds for live events, interviews, and breaking news. Provide direction to satellite uplink and terrestrial transmission vendors to optimize signal quality from production remotes. Monitor, control, and switching of Network distribution programming via fiber and satellite for the CBS affiliate base. Ensure all inbound and outbound signals meet or exceed Paramount/CBS Technical Standards; work with Telecom vendors to resolve issues on incoming and outgoing feeds. The position requires the ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and occasional overtime.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in a technical Broadcast Operations role

• Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve RF, satellite, and fiber technical issues to maintain air operation is required.

• Experience with in live-to-air television and/or remote field operations, with responsibility for audio/video/data quality and continuity

Additional qualifications:

• Strong communication skills, oral and written, to detail and report technical matters

• Knowledge of RF modulation, MPEG compression, multiplexing, encryption, and data transport standards, understanding of signal flow and the analog and digital forms of standard and high-definition video, audio, and ancillary data.

• Proficiency in operating video/audio/RF and data test equipment such as waveform displays. vector scopes, audio monitors, and spectrum analyzers.

• Hands-on experience setting-up and operating transmission facility hardware such as satellite receivers, antennas, and router control panels

• Technical degree, associate degree or equivalent experience required.

• Ability to work in a high-stress environment

• Self-managing individual with good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision

• Coordinate transmission signal check-ins with remote production staff during live events

• Proficiency with PC-based Microsoft Office products

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $59.39 - 59.39. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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