Broadcast Technician II

Overview

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Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment.

At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media.

Who we are looking for
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Rogers Media central campus is located at 1 Mount Pleasant in Toronto. This main campus contains both the Sportsnet master controls as well as the master control facilities for the Citytv Network, OMNI TV Network and our other Rogers Specialty channels. The Broadcast Technician position we are hiring for is in the National Media Operations Centre (NMOC), Distribution Engineering Department.

The central focus of the NMOC is to get all media content out to viewers by streaming it over the internet, publishing it to social media, through Video on Demand services (VOD), and through traditional over the air transmitters. Broadcast Technicians in Distribution Engineering make sure that all technical systems are configured properly, performing at optimum levels and they troubleshoot to resolve any problems that may occur.

Rogers is continually expanding our ability to reach more viewers through non-linear platforms and give them more content that they can consume in a variety of different ways. The NMOC is our vehicle for doing that and the Broadcast Technicians are the ones constantly improving and maintaining that vehicle.

What you'll do
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• The Distribution Engineering technicians work on morning, evening and weekend shifts to cover the needs of On-Air Operations.
• When not working on new technical changes and additions to NMOC systems they answer inquiries from NMOC operators and troubleshoot problems to keep things running smoothly.
• As a Broadcast Technician at Rogers you will have a chance to use your engineering talents and knowledge to further expand our ability to get content out to our customers in new and evolving ways.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting the NMOC systems will enable operators to better perform their functions to provide the best viewer experience possible.

What you bring
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• A real passion for working with Video/Audio files and streaming
• Deep knowledge of video and audio transcoding and file movement workflows
• Experience with TCP/IP network infrastructure
• Knowledge of tape libraries and file storage systems
• Knowledge of asset management technology
• In-depth knowledge of Windows OS
• Experience with network test equipment
• Knowledge of setup and maintenance of VMs and VM hosts
• Work with broadcast playout automation systems
• Knowledge of technical requirements for social media publishing
• Knowledge of SMPTE 2110 IP video systems and SDNO and/or SDVN networks is an asset
• Ability to create system functional diagrams
• Strong troubleshooting aptitude

What's in it for you
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We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including:

• Discounts:
  Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores
• Company matching contributions to charities you support
• Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest

Wellness Programs
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• Homewood employee & family assistance program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & virtual therapy sessions
• Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes

Our commitment to the environment and diversity
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• Work for an organization committed to environmental protection
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including People of Colour, 2
  
  SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women. We all bring something different, and we know…