Senior MCR / Ingest Engineer

Job Details

Job Location
Washington, DC - Washington, DC

Position Type
Staffing Full Time

Salary Range
$102.61 Hourly

Description

Our client, an international 24-hour news channel is hiring!

We are currently recruiting for a full-time contract Senior MCR (Master Control Room)/Ingest Engineer to join their team ASAP.

About the Opportunity:

At the core of the station's technical facilities, the senior MCR/Ingest Engineer is responsible for the acquisition of live and recorded media via Satellite, Fibre and IP Technology. He/She manages the loading of multiple traffic strands on the fibre and satellite network and ensures the technical operational stability for the delivery of both News and Programmes incoming to the station. In addition, much of his/her work will be devoted to MCR systems and services incidents' analysis, Activity Monitoring, taking part in the implementation of the preventive and corrective maintenance plans, taking part in the systems updates and upgrades thru assessing changes and risk on operations.

Key Duties Include:

• Provide 1st level support for various MCR subsystems to maintain services ON AIR.
• Ensures healthy operating conditions of MCR systems and services identifying serviceimpacting anomalies and alerting
• appropriate personnel as needed.
• Analyze and diagnose systems faults/alarms occurrences, analyses services incidents, and reports to broadcast engineering and
• services providers as applicable and followup on rectification progress.
• Taking part in the implementation of the MCR preventive and corrective maintenance plans, taking part in the MCR systems
• updates and upgrades thru assessing changes and risk on operations.
• Communicate with the Facilities Section to coordinate the flow of incoming News or Programs
• Operate the core technical facilities for the acquisition of live news via satellite, fibre or IP Technology
• Undertake Quality Control and transcoding of all incoming streams or package transfers to Media Servers
• Coordinate effectively with operators in the field to support remote operations via satellite, fibre, and IP networks.
• Reports clearly in the booking system all issues observed during transmissions
• Identify faults and take immediate preventative action to restore traffic
• Undertakes routine testing, preventative and corrective maintenance of transmission systems and ancillary equipment
• Provide technical operational and engineering support to other technical areas within the broadcast centre
• Ensure Correct Satellite Access procedures are implemented on Leased space capacity
• Ensure the monitoring and adjustment of incoming video streams according to the Broadcasting Technical Standards
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time by his/her superiors/DLM
• Provide level1 equipment support to crews in the field
• Report technical issues to Handovers and Ticketing System
• Operate DTL camera position
• SNG - Field Operations
• MCR / Ingest Rooms in other Broadcast centres
• Ensure accuracy of Handovers and Logs.
• Train new staff.
• Take part in writing new Standard Technical Operational Procedures or changes required.
• Correct technical Operational Diagrams and/or workflows if required.
• Assist Engineering Department for Project work
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time by his/her superiors/DLM

Pay: $102.61 per hour or $22,574.11 per month (max 200 hours). Benefits are available.

Skills:

• Skills on any of the following areas depending on specialization on either RF, Compression or Baseband (as applicable):
• Excellent Skills in Troubleshooting, configuration and setup of different RF Systems and equipment (KA, DBS, Ku, C Bands).
• Excellent Skills in Troubleshooting, configuration and setup of different Digital Compression Systems and equipment.
• Excellent Skills in Troubleshooting, configuration and setup of different broadcast systems and equipment.
• Excellent Analytical Skills
• Excellent in written and verbal communication
• Excellent Computer skills
• Adaptable to change
• Security and safety skills
• Fluent Arabic/English speaker and able to communicate effectively in writing
• Able to report technical issues through clear diagrams
• Commitment to solve problems quickly and effectively.
• To be able to translate user requirements into technical requirements and technical specifications.
• Able to multitask
• PC / MAC computer

Knowledge:

• Knowledge on any of the following areas depending on specialization on either RF, Compression or Baseband (as applicable):
• Knowledge in Satellite Communications Systems and standards (ITU, FCC)
• Knowledge in Broadcast Systems and standards (SMPTE)
• Knowledge in MPEG Systems and standards
• Knowledge in DVB Systems and standards (ETR 290)
• Knowledge in various RF Systems Equipment
• Knowledge in various Antenna mechanisms
• Knowledge in the configuration of various Digital Compression Systems
• Knowledge in the configuration of various Digital Compression Systems
• Knowledge in various Major Baseband Broadcast Equipment

Abilities:

• Able to learn, understand, and apply new methods
• Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a highpressure environment
• Able to change and improve
• Able to read and interpret schematic drawings, flow diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Ability to work flexible shifts to support a 24/7 365 facility
• Ability to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Able to work in a team

Performance Measures:

• Quality and quantity of assigned task successfully performed
• Consistency in performing routine and assigned task
• Efficiency in troubleshooting problems
• Effectiveness and accuracy of workarounds
• Speedy in responding to requests and complaints with short notice
• Safety of the employees in the designated area
• Quality / Accuracy of Technical Reports
• Speed of Work and completing Tasks/Orders
• Confidence / clarity in communication
• Fault investigating and solving
• Willingness to assist and/or train others
• Technical Operational Guidelines

Tools and Equipment:

• Computer, Internet and related software applications including word processor, power point, excel spreadsheet, Visio and
• AutoCAD applications.
• Computer, Internet and related software applications including word processor, power point, excel spreadsheet, Visio and
• AutoCAD applications.
• Waveform monitors/Rasterizer
• Stream Analyzer
• Spectrum Analyzer
• Satellite Booking System
• Satellite Downlink chains
• IP Streaming and Store And Forward equipment
• Ingest station and controls
• Transcoding tools
• Control Video Monitors
• Talkback System
• DTL cameras
• Web Portal

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Telecommunication/Broadcast Engineering
• A minimum 5 years' experience in a 24 hour news MCR environment, or working in a Media Technical department

About us:

Since our founding in 1988 The Maslow Media Group has grown to become the Workforce Solutions leader in Media (Maslow Media) and IT (Intelligent Quality Solutions/IQS) verticals, aiding fortune 100 corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, technology, and broadcasting organizations. As an Employer of Record (EOR) in all 50 states, MMG can hire, train, recruit, and employ the talent required to ensure our client's meet their corporate growth goals.

The Maslow Media Group is committed to equal employment opportunity for all workers regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

We pride ourselves on the ability to quickly evolve and respond to shifting market conditions by creating scalable, predictable, high-quality solutions. For more information, visit us at:

www.maslowmedia.com and www.iqs-corp.com