MCR Engineer

We are on the lookout for an MCR Engineer, interested in working alongside a leading distributor of live content on a 12m Fixed Term Contract, starting immediately. Globally, they distribute media in all forms and are now looking for a passionate and driven individual to join their MCR team based in London.

The MCR is responsible for managing a range of permanent and occasional use content services across fibre, internet, satellite and cloud. The primary focus is on high value live sports transmission.

Key duties include:

• Providing day-to-day operational support and troubleshooting duties.
• Primary support and operational duties for the MCR, Internet Delivery Network (IDN), Global Media Network (GMN), Special Events Network (SEN) and cloud platforms.
• Undertaking pre-event checks and configuration of broadcast encoders and decoders.
• Monitoring and switching live services (lines in and lines out).
• Evaluating signal quality and platform stability at both an IP and HD-SDI level.
• OTT service delivery and management.
• Satellite downlinking and line-up to EBU standards.
• Scheduling of kit and capacity management.
• Booking feeds with uplinks when needed.
• Operating software-based recording and playback devices.
• Providing first line support to issues and incidents and implementing service restoration procedures.
• Recording incidents and irregularities.
• Monitoring system alerts and performance thresholds and identifying preventative action.
• Communicating with suppliers, partners and customers as required.

Technical Proficiency

• Providing feeds across complex and evolving SDI and IP systems
• Controlling and preparing resources for requirements across the UK and Nordic regions, including major football events and 56 digital channels
• Learning and understanding new systems and workflows in a fast changing environment whilst maintaining high availability of service
• Line up of incoming video, audio and communication circuits from both Discovery and third-party broadcast production facilities
• Packaging production resources together for ease of use across the company (video, audio, multi-language commentary, IFB, 4-wires, reverse video feeds)
• Satellite downlinking including dish positioning and decoding
• Management of incoming audio circuits and commentary facilities to ensure commentators are assigned to the correct feeds for transmission or production
• Routing and switching of feeds, based on the internal booking systems to Production Control Rooms, Multi-Function Rooms, Voice Over Booths & Live Transmission SuitesIt’s a fantastic opportunity to work with a company going through expansion and adding more channels to their client portfolio all the time while adopting the latest technologies.

The role is a 24/7 shift based role offering a competitive salary of £40k + 10% bonus in a dynamic working environment; with plenty of progressional opportunities as the company expands their services.

Apply now to find out more!