Technical Engineer job at Switch TV
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Vacancy title:
Technical Engineer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Media , Category: Science & Engineering ]

Jobs at:

Switch TV

Deadline of this Job:
04 October 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for all TV/Broadcast technology, maintenance and repair of production and technology equipment. To lead and supervise the production staff by consistently monitoring, guiding, and enhancing the achievement of highest professional and ethical standards in their work.
• Responsible for the installation, maintenance and operation of all broadcast-related equipment. He/she will also provide technical support in program/film, concerts and music recording, ensuring the quality of production and transmission of both audio and video.
• Responsible for overall TV technology operation and business continuity; development, maintenance and ensuring all broadcasting and transmission equipment are operational at all times.
• Provide workarounds in case of emergency; support ICT, Production and other clients by providing quick technical solutions.
• Make accurate logs on faults to enable quick and accurate resolutions.
• Regularly advise and make recommendation to the Chief Technical Officer (Studio & OB Operations) on new technologies, new solutions and equipment hence ensuring the business is technically proficient.
• Ensure that all services required by Production & Technology clients (Sales, Marketing etc.) are delivered efficiently, on time, and without fail
• Liaise with Technical directors & Creative Producers on live broadcasts and recordings to ensure a smooth and correct flow process as per specifications of the Production department.
• Maintaining partner relationships with suppliers; contracts and support.
• Managing daily/weekly reports on the status of technology.
• Any other departmental roles as may be delegated by your supervisor.

Qualifications, Work experience and skills required
• University Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Media Technology.
• Minimum 3 years of TV studio engineering/operation experience in video and audio technology.
• Familiarity with video and audio system design concept and equipment
• Equipment setup and engineering skills
• Must have an up-to-date knowledge of all relevant technologies in digital broadcasting production techniques including audio/video capture and distribution and IP networks.
• Thrive in a high-pressure environment, attentive to detail with the ability to multi task.
• Ability to make quick decisions and to improvise if necessary
• Must be self-driven, assertive, punctual and organized.
• Must be able to demonstrate great planning and organization skills.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 04 October 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 21-09-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 21-09-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 21-09-2065
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