Job Opening - The Weather Channel
Job Title: Broadcast Design Engineer
Location: TWC, Atlanta
Specific Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications:
- Thorough familiarity and experience designing modern digital broadcast systems
- Knowledge of digital video, audio, RF, computer networking and control systems
Required Skills:
- Television Broadcast System design and engineering experience
- Ability to design to standard broadcast engineering methods and practices
- Bachelors degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent; or minimum 10 years related experience in television broadcast systems
- PC and computer software operating skills required; vizRT, Word, Excel, Visio, programs
- Must have the ability to accommodate the unique needs and issues of a 24-hour operation with critical deadlines
- Must be able to organize efficiently, handle multiple tasks and work to prescribed deadlines
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills
- Must have good people skills with the ability to work well with diverse teams and individuals coming from different disciplines within the company
Desired:
- Multi-platform computer system skills (Windows, Linux, Unix, Apple OS, etc.) and basic network design skills preferred
- Proficiency with AutoCad and/or Visio helpful
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to do some light lifting
- Ability to work in tight areas such as standard broadcast equipment racks
Hours
The Weather Channel operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Hours worked by The Weather Channel associates will vary according to job responsibility and scheduling demands of each department.
EEOC Statement
The Weather Channel, a division of Landmark Communications, (landmarkcom.com), is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, the presence of non-job related medical condition or handicap, or any legally protected status.
Diversity Statement
Diversity Council Mission: The Diversity Council, using the Four Approaches to Diversity model as a foundation, will work to educate, train, and communication ways to create an environment where each associate is valued as a full contributor in pursuit of organizational objectives.
Email resume to: Ccarpenter@weather.com or apply online at www.weather.com