Nation Media Group is
the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations
in print, broadcast and digital media.
It attracts and
serves unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
Studio Systems Engineer
Job
Ref:
HR-SSE-05-2013
Key
responsibilities:
- Ensuring all
broadcasting and transmission equipment are operational at all times;
- Carrying out
design and implementation of new systems to improve broadcasting and
transmission quality;
- Ensuring the
division keeps a breast with changing technology and has the most
appropriate technology at all times;
- Diagnosis of
faulty equipment and repair and or make appropriate recommendations;
- Planning
maintenance schedules for all the equipment and ensuring appropriate
implementation;
- Identifying
required spares and facilitating their approval and purchase.
Qualifications,
experience and skills
- University
graduate in electrical and electronics engineering, telecommunication in
broadcasting or related field;
- At least 3
years’ experience. Relevant experience in media broadcast will be added
advantage;
- Proven
application and knowledge of IP networking and professional networking;
- Proficiency in
server systems administration (Windows 2008 & Linux) is essential,
Professional certification/qualification will be an added advantage;
- Knowledgeable in
applying best practice for broadcast telecommunications specifically
radio, television and digital;
- Must have
excellent analytical skills;
- Ability and
readiness to work long odd hours;
- Excellent
inter-personal and communication skills; and
- Demonstrable
degree of integrity and dependability.
Transmission Engineer
Job
Ref: HR-TE-05-2013
Key
responsibilities:
- Plans preventive
maintenance for approval and implements the approved schedules;
- Carries out
corrective maintenance on the transmission equipment during breakdown
ensuring that all broadcast stations are on air for 24/7/365;
- Recommends ways
and means of improving efficiency (improvement maintenance) of utilisation
of existing transmitter equipment at all the stations;
- Coordinates new
projects in transmitter stations. This includes coordination with and
management of contractors;
- Continuously
monitors the radio and television signals with a view to resolving any
transmission problems arising thereof;
- Predicts and
ensure proper stock level of spares required;
- 24/7
availability to attend to emergencies;
- Working independently
with little or no supervision to achieve the set targets for maximum turn
around for resolution of complaints & faults.
Qualifications,
experience and skills
- Bachelor’s
degree in telecommunications/electronics + IT or diploma from a
Communication Institute/Electronics + IT;
- At least 3
years’ technical experience preferably in broadcasting;
- Knowledge of
both Radio & TV Transmitter systems;
- Knowledge of
satellite (SCPC & VSAT) systems;
- Must have
excellent analytical, inter-personal and communication skills.
These positions offer
excellent career growth opportunity and a competitive remuneration package.
If you meet the above
criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com
before 31st May 2013.
Only shortlisted
applicants shall be contacted.
