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Big Ten Network is seeking a Broadcast Television Engineer/Multi-Camera Insert Control Room (MICR) Engineer for the Midwest territory to join the team. The MICR Engineer will be responsbile for traveling to Big Ten Network sporting events in the assigned territory on a regular basis. The MICR Engineer will be responsible for connecting, quality control, troubleshooting, and repairing broadcast television equipment, including cameras, switchers, video servers, audio, and graphics equipment. You will also conduct routing and restorative maintenance of electronics and electrical systems. If you have solid working knowledge of electronic and electrical systems and knowledge of FCC rules, we are looking for you! This is a remote role, but the Big Ten Network will require the candidate to be based in Michigan. Candidates must have the ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Job Responsibility:
Connect, troubleshoot, and repair feeds during a camera aggregation (M.I.C.R.) event
Troubleshoot audio consoles, production support equipment, cameras, video, and intercom systems
Quality control of incoming audio and video feeds during the event
Maintain equipment for live productions, studio, and other operations around the company
Delegate duties to remote crew during pre-show set up, live broadcast, and striking of events at remote locations – mainly at B1G school facilities
Managing the inbound/outbound of deliveries, craft services, and payroll sheets for BTN freelance hires
Drive M.I.C.R. truck to and from events
Execute and complete projects as assigned
Requirements:
2+ years of technical degree or equivalent work experience in a television production environment
Good communication skills
Excellent reasoning skills to assist in troubleshooting problems
Able to troubleshoot audio console, production support equipment, cameras, and intercom systems
Proficient in the use of broadcast-related test equipment, including, but not limited to, waveform monitors, vector scopes, multi-meters, test signal generators, etc.
Competence in MS Office software applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, etc.)
Strong understanding of how computer networks operate
Familiar with concepts such as VLANs and VPNs
Ability to distinguish between layer 2 networking (switching within a local network) and layer 3 networking (routing traffic across different networks)
Foundational knowledge of basic network configurations and the ability to support troubleshooting
Available to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the production schedule
Valid CDL Class B driver’s license or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL), pass a DOT Physical, and obtain a medical certificate to drive M.I.C.R. truck to and from events