Daily Hire Network Maintenance Engineer – Field Operations (Secaucus, NJ) (ABC News) (Expression of Interest)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10099897 Location Secaucus, New Jersey, United States Business ABC News Date posted Aug. 30, 2024Job Summary:
ABC News ENG Operations is seeking a skilled Daily Hire Network Maintenance Engineer – Field Operations, able to work in a 24/7/365 Network News Coverage environment. The role supports a wide variety of operational broadcast systems that provide remote video transmission, communications, monitoring and various technical support for the entire line up of award-winning ABC News’ shows and platforms including Good Morning America, World News Tonight With David Muir, GMA3, The View, and Nightline.
Requirements:
- 5 years of experience in TV Engineering with an emphasis on field broadcast work
- A background in broadcast IT or IT experience is preferred
- Thorough knowledge of field equipment including but not limited to Broadcast and/or Digital video cameras, wireless/hardwire mics and IFB, field lights, supporting equipment and various cable types used in broadcast setups (SDI, HDMI, XLR, etc.)
- Expert-level knowledge necessary to perform maintenance, installation, and occasional board and/or component level repair of broadcast and IT equipment
- Familiarity working with hardware and broadcast systems that are commonly used across the broadcast television industry including Haivision encoding/decoding, Clearcom LQ systems, Pepwave, Freespeak, VisLink and other RF centric hardware and software equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with broadcast/multimedia systems and computers in our production environments
- Exceptional collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Able to travel domestically and internationally
- Process oriented and able to apply structure to complex problems
- Ability to work various shifts and weekends Event coverage and location-based production frequently require extended hours, evening or weekend work in a fast-paced 24/7 news environment.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and operate all remote production ENG equipment:
- Field Control Room Systems
- Camera Control Systems
- Robotic cameras
- Field audio and video
- IT audio, video, and communications
- Encoder/decoder transmission equipment
- Operate ENG/SNG Satellite truck
- Assist in system design, purchasing, vetting, constructing and commissioning new technologies in the field
This role will be covered by the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians – Communication Workers of America - ABC collective bargaining agreement.
About ABC News:
The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with American Broadcasting Companies, Inc., which is part of a business we call ABC News.
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.