Digital Support Engineer
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, 33309
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CBS Sports Digital Support Engineer
Location: Ft Lauderdale FL
About us:
CBS Sports, a year-round leader in television sports, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS
Television Network, including “NFL ON CBS”; “College Football”, including SEC and Big Ten action; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; and soccer, including UEFA Champions League. In addition, the division includes CBS Sports HQ, a leading sports news & highlights streaming channel, CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24/7 streaming channel for soccer coverage, and CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports. CBS Sports multi-platform offerings also include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.
Ft Lauderdale is the hub for content across the CBS Sports Digital group. From live shows, breaking sports news, programming support across a variety of CBS Sports networks the studios and control rooms in FLL are poised to support the added growth in production. We are looking to add to the right engineer to the team working in the sports and technology group.
Looking for: Technology driven person looking to work with a fast-paced growing group, strong communication, and organizational skills are vital: you will be responsible for working with both studio and remote teams supporting an expanding broadcast facility and our REMI productions.
You will be expected to:
• Support Live Studio shows across multiple rooms simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced live environment running, live games and live studio shows.
• Possess a variety of skills to troubleshoot; On-Air, In Person, Telephone/Email Support, Control Room operations.
• Work with engineering team to install, maintain and upgrade production and master control systems.
• Be a problem solver and possess ability to communicate complex principles in non-technical terms.
• Maintain a solid working knowledge of newly deployed technologies.
• Work on REMI productions providing engineering and tech support
• Support audio and Comms across all Sports Digital facilities and remotes
• Travel up to 30%
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• 3 + years of experience with TV/Production specific experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of technical TV equipment (including switchers, routers, cameras, audio board, and intercoms).
• Superior knowledge of Calrec Audio system and RTS intercom systems. This includes connectivity and documentation across facilities and remotes (including connectivity to our international partners.
• Strong IT technology topics such as networking, windows operating systems, Linux and mac is a must.
• Willingness/flexibility with hours (this role includes evenings, nights and weekends) is focused around support of live events.
• Needs to support live daily production teams and to maintain a positive outlook and appearance during stressful situations. Other duties as assigned
CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.
In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.
CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
- Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
- Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
- Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
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Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami