Job Posting Title:

Broadcast Engineer (FTC)

Req ID:

10103829

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

An opportunity has become available for an expert Broadcast Engineer to become part of the operations team of the London News Bureau of ABC News on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis! As a Broadcast Engineer for ABC News, you would provide full engineering services to the news gathering teams on location and in the bureau.

This role will require shift work and this can include weekends. This role can also entail travel both in the UK and internationally.

What You Will Do

Part of the rotation for shift based operation of the ABC News London MCRWhen required travel to breaking news, or planned news event locations, as a field engineer providing services to news teams on locationProvide technical support to editorial staff both in the field and in the bureauMaintain the technical equipment at the London Bureau, including IP and fibre transmission, edit rooms, MCR installations, upgrades, satellite dishes and newsroom camerasSeek out and embrace new technologies for newsgathering, introducing them to support operations and news gatheringOperation and maintenance of the ABC News satellite truck, ensuring this is ready at all times to be deployed as directed.Operate and maintain satellite uplinks and all other engineering field transmission equipment at the London Bureau and remotelyParticipate in bureau operations and engineering projects

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education to Degree level in a related Engineering field, followed by selective theory & practical training courses during employment, or equivalent work experienceExperience in a broadcast environmentKnowledge of IP is requiredAs there will be times when issues arise outside normal working hours, a willingness to be flexible in hours worked is essentialFlexible to travel at very short notice, both within the UK and globallyAbility to manage a busy workload with demanding deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

The ability to break down technical concepts and explain them to non-technical staff would be an advantage

The Perks

25 days annual leavePrivate medical insurance & dental careFree Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for freeDisney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketingExcellent parental and guardian leaveEmployee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Job Posting Segment:

ABC News

Job Posting Primary Business:

Foreign Bureaus

Primary Job Posting Category:

Operations (General)

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-10-29