Senior Studio Engineer

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The Senior Studio Broadcast Engineer is responsible for the production operating systems and overseeing the technical aspects of live studio productions.  The Engineer is tasked with working in a post/live facility to service the engineering needs of clients involved in the live production of radio and television shows.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage the day-to-day engineering duties and maintenance of equipment on live and live-to-tape shows.
• Use knowledge and expertise to build and program control rooms for studio shows.
• Configure and patch connections between cameras, microphones, amplifiers, fiber transmitters, RTS, and auxiliary power supplies to relay broadcast material to master control.
• Use knowledge and expertise to test and troubleshoot equipment in preparation for broadcast.
• Lead team responsible for Studio LED walls, technical studio setup, and integrations. 
• Teach and guide operators on proper processes to achieve the goals set by the producers of each show. 
• Run and maintain control rooms, studios and other parts of the Broadcast facility.
• Execute switcher programming, audio console programming, intercom programming, and other necessary live broadcast programming.
• Maintain communication channels in order to quickly identify and resolve problems and/or broadcast interruptions.
• Provide technical support for the IT and other Engineering Departments.
• Travel: <30% including some weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS       

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school and a minimum of six (6) years of broadcast engineering and transmissions experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Experience with satellite provider, television stations, and/or remote mobile unit company preferred.                 
• Proficient on Company-provided hardware and software.  Proficient in both PC and MAC platforms.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and schematics           
• Knowledge of RTS Intercom systems, HD Video and audio routers, and knowledge of Grass Valley and other production switchers.
• Basic understanding of how IT interacts with broadcast areas and the ability to work thru basic system issues.
• Knowledge of broadcast equipment such as scopes, routers, camera systems, multi viewer monitor systems, EVS, etc.  
• Strong IT base as it relates to broadcast, NDI, Dante, and 2110 standards.
• Understanding of LED XR wall technology is a plus.
• Ability to adjust focus and prioritize.

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Learn more about this role and our team by applying at https://careers.nascar.com/  for consideration.

NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.