Job Title: Senior Broadcast System Engineer, Global Broadcast
Requisition ID: R004068
Job Description:
Blizzard Entertainment is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to support our Global Broadcast Team . The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated individual with outstanding communications abilities and skilled in broadcast e ngineering. Duties include working with the broadcast engineering team to execute signal distribution requirements, assist in the technical implementation of complex projects, and technical troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
S upport and manage technical aspects of internal broadcasts from a cloud studio
Maintain studio equipment and manage integration to broadcast tools
Follow signal flow diagrams, equipment lists, etc . to support show execution
Act as a technical lead and on-site operational support for studio shows and support other broadcast engineers on technical implementation and delivery of complex projects
Support external events and broa dcasts with a high degree of technical oversight
Experience with s oftware automation and development for cloud production
Ability to convert business requirements into an actional engineering plan
Evaluation of new technology and industry trends
Build project costing and engineering design specifications
Requirements
5+ y ears of Industry Experience in television broadcasting
A clear understanding of all aspects of broadcast production
Strong c loud management and engineering ability
Knowledgeable about consumer streaming workflows and technologies
Operational and engineering experience with traditional broadcast equipment
Well organized, quick learner, and an e ffective communicator
Ability to work a flexible schedule in support of live events
Strong understanding on IP based transmission protocols
Experience in f ull stack software development
Front end framework - Ruby, React, angular etc.
Core languages - Java, Python, javascript , Ruby etc.
Database architecture - PostgresSQL , Dynamo etc.
Ability to act as a technical project manager
Support of live on-air broadcast operations
Strong understanding of sports-based master control operations
Strong understanding of video encoding and best practices
Pluses
Experience with multiple streaming platforms and b asic knowledge of e ncoding, specifically cloud e ncoding and on-premise encoding
