NEP Group Hiring for Broadcast Engineer -Control Software Support and Commissioning Job at Sydney Full Time

For over 30 years, NEP has been the leading worldwide technical production partner for content producers of live sports, entertainment and corporate events. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions include centralized and remote production, specialty capture, wireless video and audio, virtual and live studio production, AV and lighting services, host broadcast support, postproduction, connectivity and transmission, premium playout, software-based products and integrated managed services. With operations in 25 countries and 4,000+ employees, we have supported productions in 88 countries on all seven continents.

Anywhere, anytime, on any platform—we help our clients make, manage and show the world their content.

The broadcast industry is amid the biggest revolution since color TV. We are at the heart of industry-defining change and we are looking for software protagonists. Are you interested?

Broadcast Engineer –Control Software Support and Commissioning

What You Will Do

As a Broadcast Engineer who specializes in control system support and commissioning, you will join one of our internal product teams. We are looking for experienced engineers who can support and commission broadcast control software deployed at advanced broadcast facilities. You are expected to apply your knowledge and experience in broadcast equipment and workflows to deliver high uptimes and superior service to field engineers.

• Take ownership of new installations of NEP’s own Control Software;
• Take the lead in defining the workflow for the control room together with the engineering team in charge and implement NEP’s own Control Software to match the requirements for the several productions involved;
• Play an active role in supporting the various installations around the globe;
• Configure broadcast and networking equipment in the broadcast control room that is to be controlled by the Control Software;
• Troubleshoot any problems in the infrastructure that might occur;
• Train the local staff on how to operate the system;
• Document workflows and set a standard for future similar deployments;

• Advanced theoretical foundation in broadcast equipment, particularly IP equipment based on SMPTE 2110 and multicast networking including Production Switchers, Audio Consoles, Routers, Video and Processing Hardware, Record and Replay (EVS. LiveTouch), ST2110, SDI, NDI, Tallies, GPIO Control, Timing and Phasing, Industry Protocols (NMOS, Ember+, SWP08, TSL, DMX), Serial Protocols and Communication;
• Deep understanding of how broadcast systems are integrated and the production workflows within OB and Studio facilities;
• Capable to identify and mitigate risk;
• Experience with media, broadcast or live events is essential;
• Interest in DevOps, Enterprise Virtual Computing, Kubernetes, containers, microservices will be attractive.

If you have excellent interpersonal communications skills, a high level of motivation, a desire to succeed and enjoy working in a team environment, submit your application via clicking on ‘Apply for this Job’ and as we work through the process, we can reach out to you to discuss the position in more detail

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