TV Unit Manager

America's third oldest horse racing track, the Fair Groounds, has been a New Orleans staple since 1852. We are a premiere entertainment venue presenting thoroughbred and exotic animcal races, slots and simulcasting year-round. Apply now to join the team, voted "Best Places to Work" 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 by New Orleans City Business!

Summary

The TV Unit Manager will work to execute and distribute live sports content to satellite locations. This position is responsible for the set-up, configuration, maintenance, diagnosis and operation of a broad spectrum of broadcast systems and equipment. This position will apply proven communication, analytical and problem solving skills to help identify, report and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of the systems.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical support of broadcast related operating systems
• Provide hands-on engineering support at the client (software interface) level, including evaluation and resolution of technical issues affecting the network in the following areas:
  • Studio Production
  • Master Control Operations
  • Transmission (including Satellite & IP topologies)
• Work with vendors to help troubleshoot equipment issues, install system updates and version upgrades
• Participate in a formal incident rapid response process for high priority incidents
• Assist in the training of TV Unit personnel
• Assist in the installation or fabrication of materials for new or modification projects
• Monitoring, test and measurement of critical systems
• Communicate major outages to department managers