SNG Engineer at eMedia Investments

Description

The incumbent will be responsible for operating the SNG Uplink Vehicle or Flyaway Uplink on a day to day basis, maintain the uplink equipment and ensure general organisation of SNG Vehicles and assigned equipment for the Group.

Interpersonal and team relationships

• Build, support and maintain interpersonal and team relationships to ensure stable working environment and achievement of team objectives.

Personal development

• Complete Individual Development Plan. Attend learning and development courses. Participate in peer and team learning initiatives.

Budget Compliance

• Comply with work rules, standards and methods. Take care to minimise waste. 

SNG Uplink Management

• Operate and Manage the SNG uplink during outside broadcasts, following strict satellite transmission standards and guidelines imposed by satellite service providers.
• Ensure the correct audio and video parameters are used and adhered to, as required for broadcast by the Group.
• Manage the SNG department stock, equipment and consumables and report damage, faulty or lost equipment to the line manager.
• Provide technical input and advice for broadcast planning of news events or execute unplanned breaking news events where forward planning is not possible.
• React immediately to breaking news: serve as the primary newsgathering resource point person for coordinating transmission.
• Informed and up-to-date on news events is highly preferable.
• Demonstrate vast knowledge of Satellite News Gathering and understand the key role players involved in the broadcasting workflow.
• Must have vast understanding and experience of Satellite acquisition using a Spectrum Analyser and Antenna Controller.
• Must have adequate knowledge of Video Encoders/Receivers, Video Routers, Basic Video Switchers, High Power Amplifiers, Audio Mixing Equipment and Satellite Antenna Functionality.
• Ensure the SNG Uplink is set up and tested timeously for live events.
• Make sure the required video and audio signals, either from a camera or pool feed is configured correctly as per the Audio/Video parameters set by the Group.
• Assume the role of Technical Director and Vision Controller for live broadcasts when these roles are not assigned to other staff members.
• Knowledge of camera angles, exposure, lighting, sound and camera positioning is important.
• Flagging any possible technical problems timeously and reporting them to the line manager or producer prior to or during a live broadcast.

Maintenance

• Maintaining the SNG Vehicles and Flyaway Uplinks by ensuring that the necessary vehicle service checks have been performed and faults reported, to ensure that the vehicles are in a working, safe and reliable condition.
• Performing monthly equipment list checks to make sure all the assigned equipment is accounted for.
• Performing daily equipment checks before and after a production, clearing of assigned equipment, reporting equipment faults to the Group Engineering Department and following up on repairs.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate - Essential
• 3-year National Diploma in Engineering / Electronics - Essential
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Electronics - Recommended

Experience

• 5 years' experience in SNG Engineering within the Media and/or Broadcast Industry - Essential
• Code 10 Driver`s License - Essential
• PDP License - Recommended

Computer Literacy

• MS Office Suite - Intermediate

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Conflict handling skills
• Coping under pressure
• Decision-making skills
• Innovative problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organising skills
• Persuasiveness