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The Broadcast Technician is responsible for ensuring the continuity of broadcast and audio-visual operations at Woodbine Racetrack and Mohawk Park Racetrack. This role involves troubleshooting, repair, installation, maintenance, and configuration of all broadcast equipment and systems, including cameras, audio, intercom, transmission, audio-visual, control room and master control systems, wiring, connectivity, digital signage, display, PA systems, streaming, and related technologies.
Job Responsibility:
Maintain performance and full-service functionality of Woodbine’s Broadcast Facilities
Attend and address facilities corrective service actions and equipment-specific configuration administration
Complete performance monitoring and review of system performance
Liaise with manufacturer support, operators, and suppliers to resolve identified issues
Recommendations for small to medium-sized purchases to improve productivity
Recommendations for maintenance spending and lifecycle replacements
Training and mentorship of operational crew
Seen as an escalation point to the Broadcast department operations team
Control over quality of customer-facing activations including TVs, LED screen, digital signage, simulcast racing distribution, PA audio across our buildings
Some interaction with support vendors as needed for support
Provide quick response as technical support for video/audio equipment across the organization
Provide support for equipment used to provision web streaming
Assist operators with efficient and effective equipment operations as required
Develop strong rapport and two-way communication skills with operators
Provide feedback to internal teams in determining the appropriate technological production solutions to fit their needs
Maintain and repair all technical equipment in the Broadcast department
Maintain current knowledge of inner workings of equipment/systems
Recommends solutions based on the balance between operational efficiency and equipment malfunctions
Quick implementation of manual workarounds when automation fails
Quick instructional training of operations crew
Propose creative new solutions for business challenges or new revenue opportunities
Requirements:
Recognized post-secondary degree/diploma in Broadcast or Electronics Technology
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in the Broadcast industry
Working knowledge of current broadcast technical standards
Understanding of sports and entertainment productions, Control Room & Master Control facilities
Understanding of wiring for video, audio, intercom, networking, fiber, RF
Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work both independently and part of a team
Knowledge of computer systems, networking and network security an asset
Proficient with consumer and/or professional AV equipment