Maintenance Technician at Royal Media Services

Key roles & responsibilities

• Handle and maintain innovative broadcast equipment to guarantee optimal performance during live TV broadcasts & streams.
• Ensure seamless television and radio program transmission.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend and implement upgrades that enhance overall broadcast & streaming capabilities.
• Collaborate with the production team to implement and address advanced broadcast systems, including cameras, virtual reality systems, audio equipment, and video editing tools.
• Collaborate with external vendors and technical partners to explore and implement new technologies that align with the station’s needs
• Stay on top of relevant broadcast standards and regulations to ensure compliance and uphold the highest quality standards.
• Train and support production staff in the use of new technologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and inclusiveness.
• Collaborate with IT professionals to integrate systems with network infrastructure and ensure secure and efficient data flow.
• Will undertake and assist in broadcast equipment installations for television, radio transmitters, microwave links and satellite systems at any company site spread across the country.
• Ensure power conditioners (AVR) and Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are operative and serviced.
• Ensure power backup systems (standby power generator) are operative and serviced

Academic, professional Experience and person specification

• Minimum degree in Telecommunication Engineering or its’ equivalent. A Masters will be a distinctive advantage.
• Minimum five years’ hand on working experience in television, radio and satellite transmission equipment.
• Knowledge in a wide range of broadcasting or IT equipment and systems
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
• High level of personal integrity and reliability.
• Team player