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The Opportunity:
The Media Engineering Technician will provide audio/video technical support to Pelmorex Weather Networks. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance and installation of audio/video equipment. This role will provide the day-to-day technical support and perform technical maintenance on audio/video equipment.
Please note this is an On Call opportunity with shift timings between 4:00 am to Noon and 4:00 PM to Midnight.
On call means there are no guaranteed hours and we will reach out to you as and when we need support
WHAT'S THE DAY TO DAY LIKE?
- Daily testing and checking of audio/video equipment, networks, servers, media asset management, transcoders and all other audio/video equipment used within the Pelmorex Weather Network studios
- Provide on-going communication and operational support to internal clients.
- Perform a variety of technical tasks, including technical support to clients; maintenance; calibration; and repair
- Modification and installation of different systems, devices, instruments and electronic equipment used in the operation of a television studio
- Some physical work required (lifting, pulling, etc)
- 8 hour shifts (4am - 12pm & 4pm - 12pm)
WE ARE HOPING YOU HAVE:
- Bachelor degree in electronics engineering technology and/or completion of a 2-year Technician program or a 3-year Technologist diploma in Electronics or with a specialization in audio-video or a related field.
- A minimum of two years related experience in maintenance and repair of broadcast quality audio and video equipment is essential
- Certification or experience with A+ Computer Hardware and Cisco Networking
- Familiar with various process like Audio and video transcoding, different file formats
- Basic script writing (Oracle, Python or Java) would be a great asset
- Understanding of IT networking and data protocol and standards
- Understanding of TV play out automation, Video production switchers, broadcast production standards
- Working knowledge of Windows OS.
- Some knowledge of UNIX and LINUX OS
- Knowledge of LAN, WAN and VPN required
- Ability to read, write and understand signal flow diagram with familiarity of software like VID CAD, Visio or Autocad
- Familiar with different TV standards.
- Excellent soldering and cabling techniques
YOU ARE MADE FOR THIS IF YOU…
- Demonstrates ability to work independently, manage priorities, handle deadline pressures, and effectively escalate issues
- Ability to quickly analyze and solve problem that arise
- Ability to take initiative
- Proactive project management and problem-solving skills
- Clear and concise communication, both verbally and written
- Ability to work a variety of shifts either independently or part of a multi-disciplinary team
