Broadcast Engineer

About Us

AE Live is a leading provider of television graphics and data solutions to sports broadcasters covering a host of the world's biggest & most prestigious events. Covering events like FIFA World Cup, NFL, and IRB Rugby World Cup as well as thousands of hours of sport every year across 5 continents, our services are watched by billions of people.

We are looking for a Broadcast Engineer to join us in building, supporting and maintaining our broadcast graphics systems installed at various client facilities and OB sites on a host of Australia's best live sporting events.

Our services centre around the delivery of broadcast graphics and, in line with this, the applicant needs to be familiar with the entire range of equipment required to deliver these services. This is typically an assortment of high-end workstations and real-time graphics engines as well as the supporting of infrastructure which can include control PCs, vision routers, monitors, KVM systems, camera tracking systems etc.

As many of our services are PC-based, good IT & networking skills are essential. This includes installing and updating drivers, imaging systems, sourcing, building & assembling PC hardware etc.

The work schedule will be in accordance with the production schedule so will involve weekends and evenings. Flexibility is essential.

We are looking for someone who is energised, forward thinking, takes pride in their work & someone with a sound technical knowledge AND a drive to learn.

Key Responsibilities

·  Build, configure and maintain a variety of broadcast equipment required in the delivery of our services

·  Learn our software products with regards to their interrelatedness to our hardware and network solutions

·  Coordinate software licencing though our global licensing team

·  Direct Kit movement/logistics and maintain asset registry

·  Provide support throughout the week, including weekends and evenings as rostered

·  Routine preventative maintenance, repair, assembly and configuration of a range of hardware systems

·  Involvement in implementation, development and support of AE remote working environments

Key Relationships

General Manager, Head of Engineering, Engineering Team, IT Manager, Global Assets and Policy Control Manager, Project Managers, Operations Director and Graphics Operators.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

– Mid to Senior level experience working in live broadcast production environments including on outside broadcast workflows. Previous experience in/on HD and 4K hardware and workflow familiarity as well as IP2110 desirable.

– Good knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS

– Competent understanding of IT and networking hardware and terminology

– Knowledge of video routers, keyers, sound, talkback, data and monitoring systems

– Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure

– Detailed Knowledge of Vizrt graphics platform preferable

– Customer facing skills

Desirable

– Ability to solder and terminate various connectors (RJ45, BNC, XLR, etc)

– Knowledge of/interest in sports and/or IT technologies

– Experience with AR technology and delivery will be highly regarded

This job description is a guideline and does not aim to detail every possible task and expectation. The role may change from time to time in line with business requirements.

The ideal candidate must:

·  Have a keen eye for detail and a strong command of the English language (spelling & grammar)

·  Have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role

·  Have excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills

·  Be organised, punctual and have an exceptional level of concentration

·  Be able to handle high pressure situations

·  Have a Full driving licence

·  Comply with all AE company policies

·  Be prepared to work on the road as required, national and at times international travel is required

·  At least 8 years experience within a live broadcast environment, preferably sports

Why join AE Live Australia:

·  Work on high-profile sporting events in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

·  Lead Technical innovation and drive best practices in live broadcasting

·  Be part of a collaborative team that values excellence, professionalism and continuous improvement

·  National and Global opportunities to contribute, participate and learn

·  Employee Assistance Programme

·  Access to onsite team parking