Description
Position: MCR Engineer
The MCR is operational and as such, this role is shift work based on a 40 hour working week which will include nights, weekends and public holidays
Shift: 4 on 5 off, 5 on 4 off
Location: West London based
Industry: Mass Media Company
Overview
A pivotal team member involved in the day-to-day Master Control Room (MCR) operation, responsible for all MCR functions including satellite downlinking, management of IP contribution circuits and preparing contribution feed line-ups for TX, Production and Digital.
Responsibilities
Line up of incoming video, audio and communication circuits from both the client and third-party broadcast production facilities
Packaging production resources together for ease of use across the company (video, audio, multi-language commentary, IFB, 4-wires, reverse video feeds)
Satellite downlinking including dish positioning and decoding
Management of incoming audio circuits and commentary facilities to ensure commentators are assigned to the correct feeds for transmission or production
Routing and switching of feeds, based on the internal booking systems to Production Control Rooms, Multi-Function Rooms, Voice Over Booths and Live Transmission Suites
Critical assessment of video and audio contribution feeds
Proactive monitoring of incoming feeds with rapid action to restore service using pre-defined emergency procedures
Management of IP contribution circuits, including WAN and LAN
Requirements
- Operational knowledge of MCR technology and workflows including video and audio routing (traditional SDI and IP)
- Fundamental understanding of IT networking infrastructure
- Experience with Broadcast Control Systems, ideally BNCS (using Packaging and direct routing) and Nevion Video IPath
- Experience with a wide range of video standards including HD.
- Understanding of video and audio timing.
- Detailed operational knowledge of tools used to diagnose issues with video and audio feeds, including waveform monitors and audio monitoring units.
- Operational knowledge of professional satellite contribution equipment including dish position controllers, spectrum analysers, transport stream analysers, receivers and decoders.
- Familiarity of a wide range of contribution standards
Please apply to find out more information and to be considered for the position