OB - Video Engineer

JPC - 4118 - OB - Video Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi
Language Proficiency: English
Qualification: Bachelors Degree

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide on-the-job guidance, support, and training to the outside broadcast video team to ensure smooth processes.
2. Configure and set up outside broadcast video equipment and systems during outside broadcast events to meet broadcast requirements.
3. Perform troubleshooting/first level support in the event of critical equipment failure during production.
4. Test all video equipment and systems for outside broadcast, including backups, to ensure they function properly and maintain playback videos for all outside broadcast events when needed.
5. Ensure the availability and proper functioning of the required equipment before broadcasting.
6. Record or send the broadcast, ensuring that video outputs are synchronized correctly.
7. Coordinate the settings of video equipment and systems for outside broadcast on-site according to requirements to ensure compliance.
8. Coordinate with operations, production, and news departments to cover daily outside broadcast events.
9. Plan and implement regular and on-demand maintenance of technical equipment for outside broadcast, in coordination with relevant parties such as technical support engineers and broadcast support engineers.
10. Ensure all equipment in storage is operational and ready for use, maintaining records of disposal and maintenance dates.
11. Propose changes to outside broadcast video systems as needed to meet requirements.
12. Supervise modifications made to outside broadcast vehicles and conduct delivery tests before vehicles return to service.
13. Keep records of maintenance work done and follow up on procedures as needed.
14. Report any abnormal issues or problems that arise in production to the direct manager for action.
15. Work closely with other departments to resolve related technical difficulties and problems, preparing contingency plans to ensure continuous broadcasting.
16. Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve objectives and ensure smooth operations.
17. Contribute to the preparation of periodic and on-demand reports and submit them to the direct manager to facilitate decision-making.