Job Description
Job Description
10TX by Nextologies is seeking an experienced engineer with expertise in broadcast systems and equipment, specifically IP equipment for uncompressed/compressed video formats and multicast networking. This role will be part of our 10TX live events division, responsible for maintaining and supporting the broadcast infrastructure building transmission plans for live events, troubleshooting critical issues during those events as well be a part of our field engineer group to support our broadcast kits on-site at various events in US and around the globe
10TX is a leading signal transmission company trusted by professional sports leagues, broadcasters, content producers, and entertainment companies to deliver live events and pay-per-view programming worldwide.
Major Responsibilities
- Support, manage, maintain, and troubleshoot broadcast systems and IP-based equipment, including production routers, multiviewers, production switchers, IP codecs, and network switches
- Provide advanced troubleshooting support for complex issues to ensure operational standards and uptime
- Interact with and support remote engineers and customers
- Install and configure and operate on-site video encoding equipment
- Configure and maintain critical on-air systems
- Implement software upgrades and system expansion
- Analyze problems in software and hardware-based systems
- Create procedural documentation
- Ability to work all shifts to support 24x7x365 production environments and live events across various timezones
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Background in broadcast and/or media industry
- Knowledge of broadcast TV standards, workflow, and technologies related to routing, switching, encoding, audio processing, and distribution
- Deep undestanding of baseband formats and troubleshooting methodolgies
- Technical IT background to maintain server-based digital video and audio control systems, automation systems, and associated software and hardware infrastructure
- Knowledge and experience in core routing and switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting
- Understanding of video stream metadata, including triggers, timecode user bits, closed captioning, etc
- Familiarity with modern and legacy video and broadcast delivery solutions
- Knowledge of IP networking and multicasting, including streaming media protocols (RTP, RTSP, UDP, SRT, HLS)
- Ability to work independently and creatively
Core Skill Areas:
- Solid understanding of IPv4 network fundamentals
- Proficiency with SDI routers, multiviewers
- Linux operating systems
- Server-building and maintenance
- Ability to install and update server hardware and add-on components
Experience and Salary
- 5 - 10 years of broadcast IT and engineering experience.
Educational Background Required
- College degree in Communications/Engineering or related field.
- Significant field experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree.
Please include "Broadcast IP Engineer for Live Events - LAS VEGAS, NV" in the subject line, when sending your resume and cover letter.
*No phone calls, please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Company Description10TX by Nextologies is a leading signal transmission company trusted by professional sports leagues, broadcasters, content producers, and entertainment companies to deliver live events and pay-per-view programming worldwide.
Nextologies has the world's largest broadcast video delivery network specializing in award-winning, broadcast-grade video connectivity for broadcasters and content owners across the globe with instant access to over 65,000 linear TV channels downlinked from 90+ globally-placed satellites.
In addition, Nextologies is a leader in signal acquisition and delivery providing fiber, IP and custom end-to-end solutions for IPTV and OTT platforms and video-centric applications across all platforms.
Learn more at www.nextologies.com.
Company Description
10TX by Nextologies is a leading signal transmission company trusted by professional sports leagues, broadcasters, content producers, and entertainment companies to deliver live events and pay-per-view programming worldwide.\r\n\r\nNextologies has the world's largest broadcast video delivery network specializing in award-winning, broadcast-grade video connectivity for broadcasters and content owners across the globe with instant access to over 65,000 linear TV channels downlinked from 90+ globally-placed satellites.\r\n\r\nIn addition, Nextologies is a leader in signal acquisition and delivery providing fiber, IP and custom end-to-end solutions for IPTV and OTT platforms and video-centric applications across all platforms. \r\nLearn more at www.nextologies.com.