The Bristol DMED Transmission Team supports the 24X7 engineering and operational sustainment for the ESPN Cable Networks and ABC satellite distribution, along with direct support of The Woodlands Transmission Team (The Woodlands, TX) which is responsible for satellite distribution of the FX/NatGeo, and Disney family of Networks.


As a member of our 24/7, highly skilled, Bristol Transmission Team, you can expect to work with cutting edge technology, and be responsible for high profile content in support our linear and digital networks. In 2019 our transmission team acquired over 150K contributions feeds in support of studio shows and live sports for ESPN, ABC and our digital offerings on ESPN Plus and ESPN 3.


If you are looking for an operational tempo in which you will be challenged every day to work at a high-level, on high profile events, the Bristol Transmission Team is the right place to bring your talents, experience, and expertise!


+ As there are several disciplines and areas of expertise required in transmission, such as Video, RF, IP transport stream analysis, affiliate reception issues, FCC compliance, becoming proficient with all tools and signal flows will be required

+ Provides general suggestions on modifying procedures and processes for more streamline workflow

+ Takes diagnostic and corrective actions to correct transmission problems associated with contribution or distribution signals

+ Monitors Network signals and initiates corrective actions either with transmission support or outside departments

+ Learns technology and workflow to support assignments

+ Complies fully with company and/or departmental SOPs and any other stated policies

+ Contributes to analysis or problem-solving measures needed to support the operation

+ Must be adept at understanding routine information and demonstrate comprehension through operational accuracy

+ Stay up to date on industry trends and next-gen Technology

+ Able to work a 24/7 schedule, in a fast paced, high profile Technical Operations Center (TOC)

+ Demonstrates high quality citizenship and teamwork to get the job done!


**Required:**


+ Minimum of 1 year of experience in television broadcast, military or related field.

+ Has awareness of digital distribution equipment used in audio and video satellite up linked and down linked television broadcast transmission

+ Has awareness of MPEG-2, MPEG4 or HEVC digital compression systems.

+ Has awareness of encryption systems used for front-haul and back-haul transmission applications

+ Has basic knowledge of RF related test equipment

+ Must have basic computer skills in Microsoft office applications.

+ Has basic knowledge of IP based transport (HLS, RTMP, unicast, multicast, etc.).

+ Has basic knowledge Bonded-Cellular technology.

+ Is a modestly experienced technical individual contributor with good skills in working in a 24 X 7 technical operation center (TOC)


**Preferred:**


+ College technical degree, military experience or equivalent practical experience preferred.


**Job ID:** 10005942

**Location:** Bristol,Connecticut

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