Blizzard Entertainment: Associate Broadcast Engineer (Contract)

Production Assistant is needed in United States.

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for an Associate Broadcast Engineer. This job was crawled from the web:

To support our Original Content & Live Broadcast team that is adept in software workflow buildouts and modern virtual broadcast practices; the ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual with outstanding communications abilities and skilled in broadcast engineering.

Duties include working with the live broadcast team to support live esports broadcasts, execute signal distribution requirements, assist in the technical implementation of complex projects and technical troubleshooting for both in-person and remote productions.

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities:

• Support and manage technical aspects of internal broadcasts from a cloud studio
• Create and follow signal flow diagrams, equipment lists, etc. to support show execution
• Act as a technical lead and on-site operational support for studio shows
• Support external events and broadcasts with technical oversight
• Experience with software automation and development for cloud production
• Ability to convert business requirements into an engineering plan

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years of Industry Experience in broadcast engineering
• A clear understanding of all aspects of broadcast production
• Strong cloud management and engineering ability
• Operational and engineering experience with traditional broadcast equipment
• Well organized, quick learner, and an effective communicator
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in support of live events, including weekends and evenings
• Strong understanding on IP based transmission protocols
• Experience in full stack software development
• Support of live on-air broadcast operations
• Strong understanding of video encoding and best practices

Extra Points:

• Experience with Parsec and/or other remote computing solutions
• Experience with vMix and/or other live video streaming software
• Experience with multiple streaming platforms and basic knowledge of encoding, specifically cloud encoding, and on-premise encoding
• Windows and Linux administrative skills
• Bachelor’s Degree

In what capacity are you hiring?
On behalf of another company

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

Would you like to state a preference for hiring from underrepresented group(s)?
No preference

Where did you find Twine?
You contacted me

Is this an independent one off job, or part of a larger project?
Part of a larger ongoing project

For what period of time will the freelancer be needed?
Long term

What freelancer experience level is needed? (per hour)
Mid-level (Industry Average): $35-75