Daily Hire Network Maintenance Engineer – Field Operations (Secaucus, NJ) (ABC News) (Expression of Interest)
Description For Daily Hire Network Maintenance Engineer – Field Operations (Secaucus, NJ) (ABC News) (Expression of Interest)
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.
This position requires 5 years of experience in TV Engineering with an emphasis on field broadcast work. The ideal candidate should have expert-level knowledge necessary to perform maintenance, installation, and occasional board and/or component level repair of broadcast and IT equipment. They should be familiar with hardware and broadcast systems commonly used across the broadcast television industry.
Responsibilities include maintaining and operating all remote production ENG equipment, operating ENG/SNG Satellite trucks, and assisting in system design, purchasing, vetting, constructing and commissioning new technologies in the field. The role requires the ability to work various shifts and weekends, as event coverage and location-based production frequently require extended hours in a fast-paced 24/7 news environment.
This role will be covered by the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians – Communication Workers of America - ABC collective bargaining agreement.
The Walt Disney Company offers a competitive total rewards package that includes pay, health and savings benefits, time-off programs, educational opportunities and more. Benefits and eligibility may vary by business and location.
Responsibilities For Daily Hire Network Maintenance Engineer – Field Operations (Secaucus, NJ) (ABC News) (Expression of Interest)
- 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
Requirements For Daily Hire Network Maintenance Engineer – Field Operations (Secaucus, NJ) (ABC News) (Expression of Interest)
- 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
Benefits For Daily Hire Network Maintenance Engineer – Field Operations (Secaucus, NJ) (ABC News) (Expression of Interest)
- Health Insurance & Wellbeing
- Childcare Options
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Programs
- Tuition Assistance
- Weekly Pay
