ABC, Inc.
ABC, Inc. is a broad-based international media company with broadcasting, cable and publishing properties, as well as programming services and licenses, in more than 100 countries.
B O & E, Broadcast Operations & Engineering
With offices and facilities in New York, LA, and Washington, the Broadcast Operations and Engineering Division is responsible for the ABC television network program distribution, including program origination for the recently launched ABC Family channel. BO & E also plans, designs and acquires equipment and broadcast facilities for the television network.
In partnership with news, sports and entertainment production units, the men and women
of B O &E provide operational and technical support resulting in over 125 hours of programming delivered to ABC affiliates each week.
ABC's BO&E Department seeks a Broadcast Technical Specialist.
The candidate will be responsible for management and analysis of a wide
range of broadcast computer-based systems and IP networks in an on-air
broadcast 24x7 environment. Candidate will assist in the design,
development, analysis, testing, and implementation of new broadcast
computer-based systems supporting file based content workflows and
computer controlled broadcast equipment. Other responsibilities will
include supervising support technicians, hands-on preventative
maintenance, in-service testing, modification, and implementation of
these systems.
These systems include those directly or indirectly related to computer
based broadcast operations such as:
Broadcast Automation
HD & SD Video Servers
A/V Routers
Intercom and communication systems
Video production switchers and audio consoles
Graphics systems and content sharing networks and storage systems
Avid editing and storage systems
Program related data insertion systems
Remote monitoring and diagnosis systems
This position includes working "non-traditional" hours (evenings, overnights, and weekends); consistent attendance is essential.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
College degree related to computer systems engineering or computer science AND broadcast technical experience.
Experience with: Broadcast Automation Systems (Harris a +)
Video Disk Servers (ProfileXP a +) A/V signal flows and broadcast devices typical in a television facility
Windows XP/NT/2000/2003 server/workstation OS (MCSE a +)
Business Overview
Location: New York, NY
Req ID: 73696
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