Broadcast Engineer

Broadcast Engineer

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us.

With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment.

At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media.

Rogers Media central campus is located at 1 Mount Pleasant in Toronto. This main campus contains both the Sportsnet master controls as well as the master control facilities for the;

Citytv Network, OMNI TV Network and our other Rogers Specialty channels. The Broadcast Technician position we are hiring for is in the National Media Operations Centre, (NMOC), Distribution Engineering Department.

The central focus of the NMOC is to get all media content out to viewers by streaming it over the internet, publishing it to Social Media, through Video on Demand services, (VOD), and through traditional over the air transmitters.

Broadcast Technicians in Distribution Engineering make sure that all technical systems are configured properly, performing at optimum levels and they trouble shoot to resolve any problems that may occur.

Rogers is continually expanding our ability to reach more viewers through non-linear platforms and give them more content that they can consume in a variety of different ways.

The NMOC is our vehicle for doing that and the Broadcast Technicians are the ones constantly improving and maintaining that vehicle.

What you will do...

The Distribution Engineering technicians work on; morning, evening and weekend shifts to make sure they can cover the needs of On-Air Operations.

When they are not working on new technical changes and additions to the NMOC systems they are answering inquiries from NMOC operators and trouble shooting problems to keep things running smoothly.

• As a Broadcast Technician at Rogers you will have a chance to use your Engineering talents and knowledge to further expand our ability to get content out to our customers in new and evolving ways.
• Maintaining and trouble shooting the NMOC systems you will allow the operators to better perform their functions to provide the best viewer experience possible.

What you will bring...

• A real passion for working with Video / Audio files and streaming
• Deep knowledge of Video and Audio Transcoding and File Movement Work Flows
• Experience with TCP-IP Network Infrastructure
• Knowledge of Tape Libraries and File Storage systems
• Knowledge of Asset Management Technology
• In depth knowledge of Windows OS
• Experience with Network Test Equipment
• Knowledge of set up and maintenance of VMs and VM Hosts.
• Work with broadcast playout automation systems
• Knowledge of technical requirements for Social Media Publishing
• Knowledge of SMPTE 2110 IP Video systems and SDNO and / or SDVN networks an asset.
• Ability to create system functional diagrams
• An excellent aptitude for trouble shooting

Here's what you can expect in return :

• A competitive salary and benefits that include access to our Employee Share Accumulation Program, Retirement Benefits and a variety of other perks including 50% off Rogers services and Blue Jays tickets
• A manager who deeply cares about your development and long-term career at Rogers
• A team that trusts and wants to win together
• Smart and accomplished colleagues who are focused on both the "what" and the "how"
• Your choice of hardware and software (iPhone or Android plus a laptop PC etc.)

Not sure if you should apply for this role? Talk to your Manager or your HR Business Partner.

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Posting Type : Internal and External Candidates Considered

Hiring Manager : Brian Learoyd

Recruiter : Carlos Garcia

Salary Grade : G4A

Schedule : Full time

Shift : Rotating

Length of Contract : Not Applicable (Regular Position)

Work Location : 1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ON

Travel Requirements : None

Bargaining Unit / Union : SN1 - Sportsnet

Posting Category / Function : Broadcasting&Broadcast Technicians

Referral Bonus Amount : $$0.00

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At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong.

We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work.

Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation.

We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best.

Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work.

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Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check as part of the hiring process.

Location : Toronto, ON, CA

Toronto, ON, CA

Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including :

• Health & well-being benefits
• Donation matching
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Wealth Accumulation including : Pension plan & Employee stock options
• Generous employee discounts
• Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs
• available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply

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