What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audio Tech position at Tandym?
A recognized entertainment organization on Long Island is actively seeking a new Audio Tech to join their growing team in a Part-time capacity.
About the Opportunity:
- Shift: Overnight
- Schedule: Part-time
- Hours: 11pm to 7am
Responsibilities:
- Monitor all channels distributed to ensure signal quality going out of house and clean signal coming back in the house
- Log into all signal encoders (over seventy-five encoders) and check for alarm status, bandwidth analysis, device temperature and device filter status
- Perform system checks, including routing both mirror and disaster recovery systems to workstations to confirm system functionality
- Check satellite receivers in the NOC and SAT Hubs to confirm good margin levels for signal quality
- Confirm media proxy system is recording all channels to ensure the ability to provide evidence of clean and accurate transmission when needed
- Verify encrypted messages are going out as intended
- Review the Crystal Monitoring & Control to confirm proper transmission path on air
- Schedule downlink requests as needed from home office
- Program and operate live blackouts and service replacements
- Walk the Encoding Hub each shift to check alarm status on encoders
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 6 months of experience in Transmission and/or a related discipline
- High School Diploma / GED
- Strong customer service, communication, and troubleshooting skills
- Detail orientated, organized and capable of handling multiple concurrent issues under high-pressure situations with accuracy
- Ability to function in a 24/7 operational environment and work flexible schedule which could include nights, weekends, and holidays
Desired Skills:
- Associate's and/or Bachelor's Degree
- Previous experience with Broadcasting Technology or similar discipline
- Strong knowledge of signal flow within a Broadcast facility
- Strong knowledge of Encoding platforms, such as Synamedia and CommScope systems
- Solid understanding of equipment such as routers, analyzers, receivers, and encoders
