Freelance Post Production Engineer - NBC Sports

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PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

We are looking for a motivated engineer comfortable functioning within a fast-paced environment to support systems for Remote Live Sports production onsite or at-home base. This position is responsible for building, designing, configuring, and maintaining systems both in preparation of and during live events, such as Sunday Night Football, Golf Tournaments, World Cup and the Olympics. 

Responsibilities:

Deploy and manage systems on remotes events including servers, storage, networks, archive systems, and applications to support the media preparation and delivery needs of the Production and Engineering

Upgrade and patch systems as required for enhanced functionality and security issue resolution

Provide documentation of systems and support procedures to be utilized by the larger engineering, production, and operations teams at the facility

Proactively communicate with vendors, clients, and other engineering teams to resolve system issues and drive future development

Actively participate in projects to improve systems and procedures through meetings and written updates

Research and evaluate new and/or alternative solutions and technologies to enhance operational effectiveness and reduce costs; define best practices and standards within disciplines

Design infrastructure solutions to match business needs – Apply best design practices to meet project goals, translate project scope from client into efficient engineering solution; contribute to budget development

Work independently in a fast-paced live television environment and will be responsible for ensuring the on-site systems stay operational under all circumstances

Work within NBC equipment management software to catalog, track, and pick assets for deployment

Assist the remotes groups with system designs, budgeting, integration, and maintenance of our systems