Manager Broadcast Distribution

The Paramount Technology department supports our global content company through the delivery of a high-quality viewing experience, system infrastructure support, and crafting innovative ways for our employees to collaborate! If you are interested in a strategy that has growth, transformation, and ongoing innovation where you can help “reinvent the broadcasting wheel” Paramount Tech has a role for you…
 

Primary Responsibilities:
 

Paramount Tech is hiring a Broadcast Distribution Manager to work in Satellite Management Center. The SMC’s key responsibilities are to support the Network Distribution of the CBS Network to our Stations, Affiliates and Partners as well as schedule and procure Live Event facilities for our Clients (News, Sports, Entertainment, and Paramount Global).
 

This position will direct and supervise the scheduling and procurement of transmission facilities to service internal CBS clients and external customers. This includes booking facilities for CBS Live Events and Remotes (satellite space, fiber, uplink trucks, etc.)
 

• The Broadcast Distribution Manager is responsible for the CBS TV Stations receive equipment and provides real time computer control and Level 1 technical support for 209 CBS Affiliates. Additional support is also provided to Paramount+.
• This position works in a 24x7 Network Operations Center which monitors and maintains the Satellite, Fiber and terrestrial distribution for the CBS Network and Paramount+.
   

Basic Qualifications
 

• 5 years’ experience with knowledge in the communications industry is required.
• This should include a comprehensive understanding of video compression formats and technology.
• The qualified candidate must have a general understanding of RF transmission, encoding and decoding.
• Strong baseline knowledge of Networking, IP streaming and Data delivery.
• Candidate must have strong organization skills, be detailed oriented and able to multitask.
   

Additional Qualifications
 

• Prior experience as a Technical Support, Master Control Operator or Earth Station Technician is a plus.
• Candidate must be willing to operate in a 365-day -24 x 7 environment. This includes working all shifts to support 24 x 7 operations.
• Proficiency with Schedule All, Service Now, Microsoft Office including Visio, Excel and MS Word.
• Strong communications skills, oral and written to detail station reports.
• Bachelor of Science Degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $115,000.00 - 130,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

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