OU MCR Technical Operator

3 weeks ago


Chiswick, United Kingdom Encompass Digital Media, Inc. Full time

Role Purpose:

To perform to a high technical and professional standard in the operational duties required within a busy Master/Satellite control room and to support the transmission area, machine room as required. This is a hands-on role, co-ordinating resources to meet client needs and supporting Encompass’ Event based business.


Principal Responsibilities:

  • Signal routing, fibre & satellite transmissions and file transfer
  • Signal monitoring, implementation of escalation procedures and first line maintenance
  • Transcoding, Format and Standards conversion to meet service requirements
  • Providing front line support - acting upon client requests
  • Responding to queries and fault finding
  • Client liaison, bookings and traffic co-ordination, have a technical contribution to customer bookings requirements
  • Responsible for out of hours bookings and scheduling
  • Logging work detail for costing purposes; and reporting or escalating any issues where necessary
  • Contribute to Operational procedures and writing SOPs to meet customer requirements


Knowledge & Experience:

  • Good understanding of baseband video, its associated artefacts and common faults
  • An understanding of MPEG4/MPEG2/ASI relating to fibre and satellite transmissions
  • An understanding of IP video streaming technology
  • A solid understanding of RF and satellite distribution.
  • An understanding of Playout workflows, hyperdeck playout and DekTec an advantage
  • Previous experience of working within a hands-on MCR/Operations environment


Personal skills required:

  • The ability to work well under pressure
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to identify, prioritise and solve problems
  • Able to work both autonomously and within a team
  • Eager and ready to learn
  • Self-motivated


Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary
  • 24 shifts (264 hours) Annual Leave, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Matched up to 5% pension contributions and independent pension advice
  • Medical benefits including; Eye care vouchers, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection & Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • 6 monthly Wellness Weeks including; independent pension / financial advice, health & BMI checks, massages and flu vaccinations
  • Performance Recognition Awards and many more


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