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Broadcast Engineer Intern (up to 12 months) CBS NewsParamount International
22 days ago
  • LevelJunior
  • ProfessionsVideo Streaming Engineer, IT Manager, IT Support
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Is this the role for you?
The broadcast engineer placement will join the team responsible for the operation, maintenance, and improvement to the technical facilities in the London Bureau and offsite. They will be involved in supporting the Broadcast Engineers in the ongoing operation, monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting including implementing system upgrades and crafting novel solutions to provide ongoing efficiency and increase functionality.
What will you be doing?
This is an undergraduate placement position, where the successful applicant will undergo on the job training in the operations of the department. They will work closely with the team in order to support the operational requirements, develop new solutions to workflows and maintain equipment. Examples of the wide breath of work the department carries out:
  • Monitor and maintain broadcast facilities, and trouble shoot systems failure
  • Installation, operation and dismantling of ‘outside broadcast’ facilities
  • Improving technical facilities and workflows
  • Carry out basic repairs on equipment
  • Ingest of file based footage into Avid system using appropriate workflows
  • Playout of footage from Avid system, including baseband video and file-based exports
  • Switching of video and audio lines
  • Downlinking of video material via satellite, LiveU or other mediums
  • Recording of Zoom calls and other online conferencing solutions
  • Creation of comms links for IFB and 4-wire communication in the field
  • QA of video feeds.
What are we looking for?
Essential:
  • Phenomenal interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team,
  • Self motivated, self driven
  • Use of Microsoft Windows systems, including Microsoft office
  • Inquisitive & genuine, proven curiosity about broadcast technology
Desirable:
  • Knowledge of LiveU products
  • Use of Zoom and Skype
  • Knowledge of camera systems (Sony)
  • Avid systems (Interplay, Airspeed, Media Composer, Media Central)
  • Experience in a Broadcasting, or similar, environment.
  • IP Video systems (SMPTE 2110 etc)
Does the job description match your profile and interests? Please let us know by applying, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS - WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2024
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you have any difficulties in applying or require access needs arising from a mobility or any other impairment please let us know by emailing uk.recruitment@vimn.com or calling 0207 555 1234. We can then ensure your experience and visit is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Skills Required

  • Broadcasting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Interpersonal Skills

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