Broadcast IT Systems Engineer

Job Title:BROADCAST IT SYSTEMS ENGINEER Job Number:HR-BITSE-11-12 
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Opportunity:
Nation Media Group, the leading Multi Media house in East and Central Africa is searching for a suitably qualified candidate for the position of Broadcast IT Systems Engineer in the IT Department. We invite candidates who are innovative, performance driven and possess excellent transferrable skills with good track record of achievement in past roles.
The Broadcast IT Systems Engineer will work with a team of support engineers to provide first and second level technical support services to our internal customers.  The position reports to the Service Desk Supervisor.
Key result  areas will include:
  • Maintaining specialist systems and equipment for audio and video production, broadcast satellite transmission and interactive media;
  • Installing and testing new facilities and equipment;
  • Setting up and operating editing facilities in post-production suites;
  • Analysing and rectifying technical faults on equipment and systems;
  • Minimising loss of service at times of equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing alternative methods of service provision;
  • Keeping abreast of constant changes in technology by investigating new systems, techniques and equipment
  • Maintaining hardware, software and other broadcast technology systems;
  • Interpreting and implementing instructions and requests from Producers, Directors and other colleagues;
  • Communicating effectively with members of one's own and other teams and project members;
  • Keeping up to date with the industry by building and maintaining a network of contacts.
 
Required Skills:
Job Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree in Information Technology or Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  • Two years’ experience in a broadcast environment
  • Knowledge of broadcast systems such as, VizRT, Final Cut Pro, RCS and Adobe Premier will be an added advantage
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and listening skills.
  • The ability to work “On-Call” shifts plus night and weekends when needed.
  • MCP, MCITP or CCNA Certifications will be an added advantage

The position offers an excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package. If you meet the above criteria, apply online athttp://careers.nationmedia.com before 21st November 2012.
N/B: Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.




 
Benefits:Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Profit Sharing, Bonus Plan, Flex Time 

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