Our client is the leading TV station in Nigeria. It is known for providing quality programmes and news to viewers in Nigeria. As a result of immense business growth, a need to fill the role of Broadcast Engineer has arose.

Job Title: Broadcast Engineer

Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

Our Broadcast Engineer is to maintain the quality of broadcast, transmitters, automation systems for the studio, outside broadcast and he entire transmission systems in the station. S/he works with the hardware related to broadcast systems. S/he is to ensure that Programmes are broadcast on time and to the highest possible level of quality. As well as operating and maintaining the systems, while also carrying out updates and repairs.
S/he will work with a range of people including Operations Manager, staff in the Master Control room, Producers, Studio Managers, Presenters and other technical staff.

Job Responsibilities

To support and maintain a range of broadcast and IT equipment, to provide technical advice and expertise to operational and programme activities in the station including for audio/video production, broadcast, satellite transmission and all interactive media.
Maintain broadcast automation systems for the studio and outside studio transmission.
Maintain technical equipment and systems to the required safety and technical standards with minimum disruption to operational activities.
Setting up and monitoring audio visual links between units in different locations including for outside broadcasting mode.
Install, test and align new facilities and equipment.
Analysing and rectifying technical faults on equipment and systems from a range of technical sources.
Minimising loss of service at times of equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing alternative methods of service provision.
Setting up and operating equipment and transmission links during outside broadcasts.
Maintain, set up and operate remote production facilities, to include all engineering activities associated with remote television productions.
Maintain and set up transmission equipment for broadcast and point-to-point microwave links.
Knowledge in maintenance, usage, and design of technical broadcast equipment.
To create and maintain asset records and technical documents.
To provide input, advice to technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels.
To provide input, advice and feedback on the suitability, sustainability and use of new products and processes.
Keeping abreast of constant changes in technology by investigating new systems, techniques and equipment - especially new internet technologies.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the head of operations.

Competency and Skill Requirements
Must demonstrate:

Highly organized and pay extraordinary attention to detail.
Keeping regular office hours.
Competencies in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
Knowledge and experience in IT and ICT.
Communication skills.
Analytical skills.
People Management skills.
Ability to work longer hours to meet the operations of the Company’s business.


Job Requirement

A minimum of BSc. in Engineering Fields: Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer, Management and Information System, Broadcast Technology or other related field.
Minimum of 5 years of working experience in broadcast engineering which includes equipment operations and installation.
Must have completed the compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). or has a certificate of Exemption.
Knowledge of broadcast rules and regulations (NBC).
Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Must have the ability to act quickly and pragmatically under pressure to priorities and resolve technical faults and problems.
Must have the ability to simplify and systematically analyze and evaluate technical problems.
Ability to communicate clearly with a range of people at different web of the organization and explain and discuss technical issues using a range of styles, tools and techniques.
Ability to access and advice on the technical quality of vision, audio and data in line with the station’s TV guidelines.
Ability to carry out first line support to all the TV station’s areas concerning contribution and distribution feeds.
An understanding of television, transmitters on the associated transmission and carrier systems in an HD environment.
Must be able to monitor and control the central equipment management system.
Must be able to perform audio, video, performance checks and measurements.
Optimum utilization of satellite resources and digital services. Post graduate degree will be an added advantage.
Must keep up to date with the industry by building and maintaining a network of contacts.


Personal Qualities

Age range between 25 and 35 years
Male
Possess strong team work and skills to achieve results.
Versatile.
Hard working.
Diligent with strong attention to detail.
Able to add value.
Team player
Able to challenge the status quo and drive through changes.
Keeping abreast of constant changes in technology by investigating new systems, techniques and equipment - especially new internet technologies.

How To Apply:

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Deadline: 31st December, 2014

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