Digital Support Engineer

Job Description

CBS Sports Digital Support Engineer (Contract)

Stamford has become the hub for technology inside the CBS Sports Digital group. With launch of the soccer network, implementation of a SMPTE 2110 router and control room and the added growth in production we are looking to add to the engineering team working in sports and technology group.

Looking for: Digital aware, technology driven person looking to work with a fast-paced growing group, strong communication, and organizational skills are vital: you will be responsible for working with a newly formed technology team actively supporting an expanding broadcast facility and our new Cloud Master Control capabilities.

You will be expected to:
• Support Live Studio and Master control environments that run multiple rooms and shows simultaneously.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced live environment running, live games and live studio shows.
• Possess a variety of skills to troubleshoot; On-Air, In Person, Telephone/Email Support, Control Room operations.
• Work with engineering team to install, maintain and upgrade production and master control systems.
• Be a problem solver and possess ability to communicate complex principles in non-technical terms.
• Update engineering documents and diagrams.
• Maintain a solid working knowledge of newly deployed technologies.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• 3 + years of experience with TV/Production specific experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of technical TV equipment (including switchers, routers, cameras, audio board, and intercoms).
• Strong IT technology topics such as networking, windows operating systems, Linux and mac is a must.
• Willingness/flexibility with hours (this role includes evenings, nights and weekends) is focused around support of live events.
• Needs to support live daily production teams and to maintain a positive outlook and appearance during stressful situations.

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the SEC ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re61w5-18-226-222-148-42 in your application.