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About the Role

Monitor broadcast signal quality, commercial insertion triggers, and viewership data distribution. Operate and troubleshoot signal encoders, routing systems, satellite receivers, and recording systems to ensure accurate transmission.

Responsibilities

• Monitor signal quality for outgoing and incoming signals.
• Ensure local commercial insertion triggers are functioning correctly.
• Verify Nielsen SID distribution for accurate viewership crediting.
• Log into and check the status of over seventy-five signal encoders, including alarms, bandwidth, temperature, and filter status.
• Troubleshoot issues with signal encoders.
• Perform system checks on routing systems (mirror and disaster recovery).
• Check satellite receivers for signal quality margin levels.
• Confirm Mediaproxy system is recording all channels.
• Verify encrypted messages are transmitting as intended.
• Review Crystal Monitoring & Control for proper transmission paths.
• Schedule downlink requests.
• Program and operate live blackouts and service replacements.
• Monitor Affiliate Hotline for engineering calls and troubleshoot issues.
• Walk the Encoding Hub each shift to check encoder alarm status.
• Make high-leverage decisions without supervisor support.
• Assist in training newer operators.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in Transmission or a related discipline.
• Strong customer service, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling multiple concurrent issues under high-pressure situations with accuracy.
• Ability to work closely with peers and operations and engineering teams.
• Ability to function in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

• Signal flow within a broadcast facility
• Encoding platforms (Synamedia, CommScope)
• Routers
• Analyzers
• Receivers
• Encoders

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2-5 years

Education Level

• High School Diploma required
• College degree preferred (broadcasting technology or similar discipline)

Salary/Compensations

• $50,000-$57,000

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401k Plan
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Services

About the Company

• AMC Networks

Equal Opportunity

• The Company is committed to policy of nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for all employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.