Purpose:

NEP is seeking an IP Broadcast Engineer to join our Datacenter Engineering team in Dallas, TX. The Datacenter Engineering team is responsible for managing datacenter infrastructure in a live environment, maintaining, and troubleshooting production equipment. Support multiple types of production workflows including ad insertion, feed routing, and remote production. The Engineer will join this new and expanding team, providing the support and maintenance activities required to meet client requirements and operate up to NEP standards. This position will require schedule flexibility, including weekends, nights, and holidays. We are looking for a driven, energetic and self-motivated individual. The ideal candidate is well organized and can remain calm and focused under pressure.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as technical expert in supporting the core system and infrastructure for NEP’s Datacenter in Dallas, TX.
• Support, maintain & troubleshoot technical workflows from datacenter to client and NEP control rooms.
• Work with the Engineering Management Team to plan, coordinate, and assist with centralized production engineering projects involving the Dallas Datacenter.
• Serve as technical expert supporting the core transmission, ad insertion, and monitoring systems for the Live Streaming Operations.
• Support, maintain & troubleshoot IP based 2110 workflows
• Work with fellow Engineers in the repair and maintenance of facility.
• Complete technical reports and incident tickets for each event to ensure on-air issues are met and resolved.
• Coordinate equipment needs by working closely with local clients, operators, and managers
• Assist with providing technical support for new builds and system upgrades, in cooperation with the Engineering and Systems Integration teams.
• Advise and support development of Centralized Production and IP technical workflows that can enhance productivity, and workflow efficiency.

Position Requirements:

• 5+ years experience and a 4 year degree (or additional experience)
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Dallas, TX.
• Technical or B.S./Electronics field or Engineering preferred, however various combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience working in television production technology with progressive managerial responsibility.
• Ability to work in, and understand SMPTE 2110 environments, familiarity with IP workflows.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technology, equipment, facilities, and production for major television networks and/or streaming services.
• Ability to interface with clients and provide a high level of service and support.
• Must be willing and able to travel to NEP’s events as scheduled.
• A superior attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to deliver superior service and build lasting relationships by demonstrating NEP’s Core Values: innovative, one team, passion, and integrity.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications as well as Visio or similar engineering sketch tools.
• Team player and prepared to learn new skills, embrace and nurture a culture of change and positive attitude
• Schedule flexibility with the ability to work late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Sports fan and knowledge is a plus