Broadcast Operations Technician IV
Location: Cheyenne Wyoming
Description: EchoStar is hiring Broadcast Operations Technician IV right now, this position will be placed in Wyoming. Detailed specification about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite operations and video delivery solutions. EchoStar’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Hughes, is the world's lead! ing provider of satellite broadband services, delivering network technologies and managed services for enterprise and government customers in more than 100 countries.
Headquartered in Englewood, CO, with additional business units world-wide, EchoStar is a multiple Emmy award-winning company that has pioneered advancements in the set-top box and satellite industries for over 30 years, consistently delivering value for customers, partners and investors through innovation and outstanding quality. For more than three decades, EchoStar’s contribution to video technology continues to have a major influence on the way consumers view, receive and manage TV programming.
Among the many offerings of this combined powerhouse in broadband data and video are HughesNet®, the market's #1 high-speed satellite Internet service; Sling Media's award-winning SlingLoaded® technology; Move Networks' adaptive bit-rate streaming technology; and Troppus’ software suite that c! ombines a Client Application, an Agent Application and a power! ful Semantic Knowledge Management System.
Summary:
Provides leadership, oversight and training of subordinate technicians on a daily basis. Coordinates operational activities, delegates tasks and balances workloads of subordinate positions. Responsible for day-to-day activities within their department and ensures on-air signal integrity.
Primary Responsibilities:
Performs technical quality control checks on a variety of media
Performs extensive troubleshooting of problems involving the signal path, media, programming and logs
Responsible for on-air routing of content.
Evaluates and determines impact of service outages, recommends or performs preventative/corrective measures, and writes reports.
Ensures escalation and communicates with senior staff as required.
Direct team activities and actions during crisis situations; serves as the communications hub for the uplink, orchestrating phone, r! adio and intercom communications traffic
Prepares reports for external use detailing technical discrepancies
Documents technical discrepancies and reports problems to appropriate personnel
Participates in the development and implementation of processes, procedures and training materials while mentoring and training junior team members
Provides feedback to the supervisor on subordinate performance
Validates and responds directly to customer complaints
Uses character generators and on-air routers to provide customer messaging
Knows the role of all uplink departments in the delivery of programming
May perform in the role of supervisor during temporary situations such as illness or vacations.
Basic Requirements:
Prior audio and video or electronics experience
Associates degree in a related field and/or two years work experience in a broadcast environment
Ability to mult! i-task and remain calm in urgent and crisis situations
Ability! to use Microsoft Office computer tools to access emails, enter data, access databases, etc.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating manuals, instructions, procedures
Benefits:
Medical , Health Savings Account, Dental and Vision Insurance
Flexible spending options and Employee Assistance Plan
401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Training Opportunities
FREE DISH Network Satellite TV System and Programming
FREE Hughes Network Service
50% Discounts on Sling technology and service
Corporate discounts for retail and personal travel
Opportunity for a level of responsibility that could take years to reach in other companies
EchoStar is an EEO employer (M/F/D/V)
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Ec! hoStar.
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This position starts available on: Sat, 20 Jul 2013 07:47:08 GMT