Specialist: head ends

Installation, configuration and maintenance of Head End equipment to broadcasting requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY Keep inventory of DTT Head End assets up to date. Maintenance and repairs of encoding, multiplexing and associated middleware to ensure it complies with manufacturers specifications. Installation, configuration and maintenance of Head End equipment to broadcasters requirements. Training of technical and operational staff. Monitor the availability of the transmitter and satellite networks and consolidate an accurate monthly network breakdown report, detailing: total lost broadcast time; total lost broadcast time per programme; graphical representation of hours lost per month, to indicate trends. Identification of any transmitter site showing abnormal down time. Provide relevant quality management information and consultation to Radio and TV, in order to influence the development and planning decision ma...