Information Technology Engineer at Cool TV & Wazobia TV

About the Role

The selected candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining the production and broadcast systems, making sure that studio and production systems are maintained to the highest level of quality. In addition, the individual will also be responsible for carrying out updates and repairs.

The job responsibilities of this role include:

• Setting up and operating production and broadcast equipment ;
• Setting up and operating editing facilities in post-production suites;
• Analyzing and rectifying technical faults on equipment and systems;
• Minimizing loss of service at times of equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing alternative methods of service provision;
• Installing and testing new facilities and equipment;
• Keeping abreast of constant changes in technology by investigating new systems, techniques and equipment – especially new internet technologies;
• Maintaining specialist equipment for video production, broadcast and interactive media;
• Repairing hardware, software and other broadcast technology systems;
• Communicating effectively with members of the team and other colleagues;
• Interpreting and implementing instructions and requests from producers, directors and other colleagues;
• Keeping up to date with the industry by building and maintaining a network of contacts.

The job requirements are as follows:

• Must have 0-2 years similar work experience
• Minimum of B.Sc in computer science or any related discipline.