403g Maintenance Technician (Broadcast Maintenance)

403g Maintenance Technician (Broadcast Maintenance)

Paramount Tech is hiring a 403g Maintenance Technician. This position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and support of production and broadcast systems for the CBS Network and affiliated production units. This includes configuration and maintenance of infrastructure that provides critical, 24x7 support for on-air and production systems. This individual will handle failures and performance impairments of Video Routers, Audio/Video Transport, Media file transfer & storage systems, Video Switchers, Audio Consoles, Non-linear postproduction systems, Production intercom systems, Cameras, Prompters, and other studio production systems to mitigate impact to production and on-air deadlines.

Basic Qualifications You Bring:

• 2+ years' experience working with professional television broadcast equipment and the ability to troubleshoot it, down to electronic circuit level is required.
• Experience in the use of broadcast test equipment is required.
• In depth knowledge in two or more of the following: Video, Audio, Cameras, Control Data, RF, Fiber-Optics, and MPEG broadcast distribution systems is required.
• Excellent understanding of media systems design and architecture is required.
• Experience with Windows/LINUX/MacOS workstation and server operating systems.
• Familiarity with networking components and topology, VLANS, IP networking including firewall rule administration.

Bonus Skills:

• Bachelors in electrical engineering, or IT degree preferred.
• Experience with computer languages such as JSON and Python
• Knowledge of IP video SMPTE 2110 and SMPTE 2059 PTP is a plus.
• Experience with Virtual and Cloud based systems desired.
• Strong Client Service skills and accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of initiative and collaboration, proactive and innovative approach to solving problems

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.