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Broadcast Engineer -

Posted on: Monday, 11 February, 2008  23:08
Updated On: Tuesday, 12 February, 2008  00:12
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HBO Latin America Group SM (“HBO LAG”) owns, operates and distributes the leading cable and satellite pay television services in Latin America, Brazil and the Caribbean, including HBO®, HBO® Plus, HBO® Family, Cinemax®, Max PrimeSM, A&E, ANIMAX, AXN, E! Entertainment Television, Sony Entertainment Television, The Biography Channel, The History Channel and Warner ChannelSM.


THE POSISTION

Title:Broadcast Engineer

Reporting Relationship: Director, Engineering

Location:Sunrise, FL

Schedule:Shift basis as needed


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical specialist responsible for performing emergency and preventive maintenance procedures, testing and repairing on a wide variety of television systems, broadcast and transmission equipments in support of a 24-hour broadcast facility operation efficiency.

His or her duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•Executes preventative maintenance procedures and emergency corrective actions to include cleaning, alignment, adjustment, installation, maintenance and repair of all television systems, video processing and other broadcast equipment assigned.
•Checks all operating systems to ensure proper operation.
•Generates daily engineering logs, keeps records of equipment malfunctions and supplies.

Minimum Requirements:
•AA in Engineering or equivalent experience
•At least 3 years of technical background related to broadcasting engineering and/or maintenance, testing and installation of video processing, television systems and other broadcast equipment.
•Must have functional knowledge of both analog and digital electronics with the ability to troubleshoot to the component level.
•Experience with post-production and automation systems.
•A strong working knowledge of Computer Systems and Networks as they relate to a broadcast environment.
•Ability to handle emergency situations and repairs in a very expedient manner.
•Excellent problem solving skills.
•Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
•Available to work on shifts basis including weekdays, overnights and weekends.

Desirable Requirements:
•Bilingual in English-Spanish
•Knowledge of Sony Digibeta VCR’s, Flexicarts, etc.
•SDI (Serial Digital Interface) facility for Broadcast Grade Video
•Knowledge of Harris/Louth automation systems
•Knowledge of Grass Valley Profile server
•Windows OS and networking experience


KEY PERFORMANCE FACTORS

•Problem Solving/Judgment: Analyzes and solves problems by dealing with facts. Formulates alternative/creative solutions to problems. Understands the organization and the effect decisions have on other parts of the business. Strikes a balance between being participative and being directive, depending on the needs of the team or situation. Proactively anticipates and addresses concerns/ needs.

•Attention to Detail:Double-checks the accuracy of information and work product to provide accurate and consistent work. Provides information on a timely basis and in a usable form to others who need to act on it. Carefully monitors the details and quality of own and others’ work.Expresses concern that things be done right, thoroughly, or precisely.Completes all work according to procedures and standards.

•Dependability: Is available for work on a consistent and timely basis with infrequent unplanned absences. Completes work in a timely manner. Meets commitments with minimal oversight. Meets commitments with others. Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS TO: jobs@hbo-la.com

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