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October Meeting:

Will Moore’s Law Make HD News Technology More Affordable?

Ray Baldock, CTO
Grass Valley

Program Sponsored by Grass Valley

Hosted by Turner Broadcasting

Monday October 9, 2006

Refreshments 6:30 PM           Program at 7:30 PM

(Note: There Will Be a Managers' Meeting at 6 PM)

Ray Baldock will examine the technological developments enabling deployment of affordable HD News Coverage. Once thought to carry a premium price, new technologies and workflow improvements enabled by IT are changing the balance substantially in favor of the broadcaster. This presentation examines the fundamentals of successful adoption of IT technologies and the workflow improvements that result. 

Ray Baldock is responsible for planning and coordination of Grass Valley’s design efforts, technology planning, standardization and process improvement across the company’s worldwide development centers and product lines.

Ray began his career as an engineer at Channel 10 in Melbourne, Australia before moving to the UK as a field engineer with RCA. With nearly 30 years in the industry, he has been a user as well as having held key engineering, product development, and marketing roles with RCA, Sony, and Odetics.

Turner Broadcasting 1000 Building MultiPurpose Room
1000 Techwood Drive, Atlanta, GA  30318

You must be listed with Turner Security to Attend
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All interested are invited to this meeting.
While we encourage you to join our organization,
you do not have to be a SMPTE member to attend.


Bring a Colleague

 

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Many Thanks to David Allen, Senior Systems Engineer

And to Azcar USA for September's Presentation and Barbecue
Your Knowledge and Generosity are Appreciated
More Information on JDSU May Be Found
At Their Web Site

Information on Future Meetings Can Be Found on the Meetings Page

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Job Openings - Last Updated October 3, 2006

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CHIEF ENGINEER (EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
WSOC/WAXN-TV-DT
Charlotte, NC

Job Description:

We are in search of an experienced Broadcast Engineering Manager to supervise our day-to-day maintenance and repairs, capital budgets planning, and project management. You will be responsible for maintaining FCC compliance for our stations, managing maintenance/repair and capital budgets, and will oversee the design, documentation and execution of television system projects across various technology disciplines. This person will have the primary responsibility of maximizing uptime by managing repairs and preventive maintenance on digital and analog transmission facilities. You will perform periodic measurements and recordkeeping to maintain FCC compliance. The Chief Engineer manages all Maintenance and IT Engineers, including our IT Manager.

This position requires extensive experience with all television studio and transmission systems. You must have an effective sense of priority and time management and must be thoroughly familiar with relevant FCC regulations. Minimum 2-year technical college degree and at least 10-years of broadcast television experience with at least five years in technical management. Must be a team player, an effective communicator and able to work and manage a team under pressure. SBE certification is a plus. No telephone calls, please. Cox is an equal opportunity employer.

Send cover letter and resume to:

David Siegler, Director of Operations and Engineering
WSOC-TV/DT, WAXN-TV-DT
1901 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28206

Email: dave.siegler@wsoc-tv.com
Website: www.wsoctv.com

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Job Opening - Fox Sports Net (FSN)

Maintenance Engineer
Fox Sports Net
Atlanta, GA

Fox Sports Net (FSN) is currently recruiting an Engineer to work with the Chief Engineer of Local Programming, the Manager FSN Regional, and the Vice President General Manager of FSN. This position is located in Atlanta, GA.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Confirming all broadcast equipment is calibrated and operating correctly during post-production, live productions & event broadcasts
- Will have working knowledge of all areas of technical setup in control room, studio and remotes, OAP & post-production operations
- Corrects and documents technical problems
- Consults Chief Engineer regarding corrective actions unable to resolve alone
- Performs Maintenance tasks including repairs, equipment replacement, cleaning, supplies, etc. as scheduled by the Chief Engineer
- Communicates effectively with production staff to understand & fulfill their requests during the production shift
- Reports important facility issues to Chief Engineer and works with Houston Master Control/TOC regarding signal flow and quality control issues

REQUIREMENTS:

- 2 years experience in studio operations
- AS degree or equivalent experience in electronics or broadcast engineering or communications preferred
- Reasonable mathematical skills required
- Strong reasoning Skills & technical troubleshooting skills essential
- Must be knowledgeable in all areas of technical production, and familiar with all production equipment

Brian Wright, Director of Recruiting
Fox Networks Group
310-369-0176 Office
310-969-2644 Fax

Email: brian.wright@fox.com
Website: www.foxcareers.com

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Job Opening - Fox Sports Net (FSN)

Freelance Engineer
Fox Sports Net
Atlanta, GA

We are seeking a Production Engineers for Fox Sports Net Regional locations.  This role is responsible for facilitating the technical production and transmission of live studio programs and remote productions. Positions are located in Atlanta, Denver, Denver, Tampa Bay, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Seattle, St. Louis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Technical setup of the control room, studio, feeds and remote transmissions
- Diagnosing and solving technical problems in a live production environment
- Perform preventive maintenance and equipment repairs
- Work with the Engineering team on projects, plans and facilities improvements
- Communicate with FSN Pittsburgh Engineering & Production Team and Houston Master Control

REQUIREMENTS:

- Thorough knowledge of all areas of technical production and familiarity with all production equipment is required
- A minimum of 5 years experience in studio operations and 3-5 years experience in a newsroom/live production environment is necessary
- This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent
- SBE certification, Associates degree in electronics or broadcast engineering or a related area is preferred

Brian Wright, Director of Recruiting
Fox Networks Group
310-369-0176 Office
310-969-2644 Fax

Email: brian.wright@fox.com
Website: www.foxcareers.com

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Job Opening - Turner Broadcasting

Broadcast / IT Support Engineer
Turner Broadcasting - CNN
Atlanta, GA

Qualifications: Two to four year technical degree, preferably electronics or computer engineering (or equivalent education/experience/training). Demonstrated knowledge of computer desktop hardware and applications. Specific certifications may be required to work on proprietary equipment/systems (e.g., AVID). Excellent customer service skills with attention to detail. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task in a high-stress environment. A sense of urgency in solving customer requests to ensure timely resolution is critical. Strong verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate with customers, peers, and vendors. Demonstrated ability to work in a team based environment to ensure 24x7x365 support for our customers. Demonstrated expertise in analyzing and solving complex technical problems. Demonstrated self-starter and shows interest in accomplishing goals and developing new strategies.

Duties: This professional provides maintenance, installation and user support in all technical areas of a of a 24x7x365 news and/or entertainment production environment where a physical touch is necessary, including equipment that must be taken to the shop or sent outside for repair/replacement. Performs hardware/equipment/peripherals support for desktop PCs, telecommunications equipment, newsroom and automation systems, data and LAN infrastructure, and TV broadcasting systems (including control rooms, studios, T.O.C., cameras and feeds/edit systems). Shift work on a rotating schedule may be necessary to meet the needs of our customers. Monitor and adjust broadcast systems to meet accepted broadcast standards using diagnostic tools such as SDI scopes, audio/data analyzers, and other equipment. Provide on-site user support for newsroom systems and desktop PCs, including installation, problem correction, removal/replacement, or other tasks as necessary to ensure continuation of customer work productivity and/or on-air transmission. Perform component-level repair of broadcast equipment (cameras, VTRs, audio mixers, lighting gear, monitors, two-way radios, etc.). Perform board-level repair of computing equipment (motherboards, interface cards, hard drives, etc.). Participate on broadcast technology design or redesign projects with complex, leading-edge technology in an increasingly digital environment. May participate on server/network installation projects as required. Document quality standards, system anomalies, operational procedures, reference materials, and project work.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.

To Apply: Apply online at Time Warner

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Job Opening - Turner Broadcasting

Senior Broadcast Engineer
Turner Broadcasting
Atlanta, GA

Qualifications: Five or more years Broadcast Maintenance Engineer experience or equivalent. Two year technical degree. Bachelor of Science or Associate degree. PC support skills, networking troubleshooting and IT skills required. Electronic component level repair skills required. PC or MAC support certified. Networking certification. IT support certification. Strong CAD skills required. Strong verbal and written skills. Strong organizational skills. Strong documentation skills. Ability to prioritize and multitask in a high stress environment. Demonstrated ability to work with a team based environment. Must have good mentoring and coaching skills. Must be willing to train. Strong project skills. Must be highly motivated to learn new emerging television technologies and broaden knowledge of existing systems. Must have a good understanding of system design and be able to create and follow flow drawings. Must have an in-depth knowledge of broadcast systems operations. Must have an in-depth operational knowledge of broadcast systems. Must be a highly motivated person able to move a project from concept to on air in a timely fashion. Ability to track and resolve system issues on developing systems.

Duties: This FULL PROFESSIONAL in the broadcast engineering job family is tasked with timely and professional support of a fast-paced 24x7x365 news and entertainment audio/video production environment. Individuals in this job have fully demonstrated the skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary to perform tasks such as dubbing, quality control, and component-level maintenance of broadcast and/or satellite and receiving equipment. Shift work on a rotating schedule and travel to remote locations may be necessary to meet the needs of our customers. Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of sophisticated digital, audio and video broadcast and television and/or radio studio systems at local and remote sites. Participate on broadcast technology or design and projects. Provide 24x7 broadcast technical support, including repair at the component level. Document quality standards, systems anomalies, operational procedures, reference materials, and project work. May act in lead role on small projects.


Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.

To Apply: Apply online at Time Warner

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Job Opening - The Weather Channel

Broadcast Design Engineer
The Weather Channel
Atlanta, GA

In Summary:

• Provide broadcast system design and execution of broadcast systems projects integration
• Must have demonstrated ability to do high-level conceptual designs and detailed system designs based on customer requirements
• Accurate costing and estimating of systems as designed
• Meet with project sponsors, leaders, and engineering teams to define scope of work and develop plans
• Work with vendors to obtain accurate quotes and explore options for all current technology available to fulfill the needs
• The Design Engineer serves as a designer, project leader, and consultant
• The Design Engineer must be able to communicate effectively in order to fully understand customer needs and design systems within the budget to fulfill those needs.

You can view the entire posting here. If interested, contact Ronnie Battle at (770) 226-0000 x4060.

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or if you would like to host a meeting or present to
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