Head of Network Integrity, 2rn2RN distributes and transmits the programme services of the Irish Radio and Television services. National TV services Saorview and Saorsat and national, regional and local FM radio services. 2RN also provides site services/facilities to mobile telephone and broadband operators, private communications companies and the emergency services. 2rn is a wholly owned subsidiary of RTÉ (Raidió Teilifís Éireann). RTÉ is Ireland's national public-service media organisation. The Opportunity
2RN has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join the company’s Senior Management Team as Head of Network Integrity. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Head of Network Integrity has overall responsibility for the efficient management, configuration, operation and maintenance of the company’s headend, contribution and distribution systems to ensure the highest standards of service delivery, reliability and quality for the broadcast operations across various platforms and networks.
Key Responsibilities
To manage the 2RN distribution network (both fibre and microwave radio links) to its primary transmission sites
To manage the distribution input from all Television and Radio broadcasters play-out centres into the 2RN’s multiplexing centres, for Saorview DTT, Saorsat DTH and FM radio platforms
Configuration, operation and management of all Dublin based headend compression systems (DTT, DTH & FM) and broadcast service infrastructure whilst ensuring high quality of service in a customer, viewer, and listener, focused environment
Overall management of the 2RN’s Dublin maintenance team with an emphasis on quality and continuous improvement in the level of service to the 2RN broadcast customer base
Day to day management of operational and maintenance activities and procedures for the DTT, DTH & FM headend systems in line with agreed contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLA), the distribution (input & output) systems and peripherals
Day to day management of the Network Monitoring Centre; its activities and team – fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence and customer focus
Manage, mentor and develop a small team of engineering and technical support staff
Responsibility for the monitoring, recording and reporting of performance and availability of all systems
Lead and co-ordinate projects related to system upgrades, expansions and new installations
Develop and manage the capital and operational budgets for Maintenance, DTT, DTH and FM headend, and distribution activities at both of 2RN’s Dublin multiplexing centres
Day to day management of work areas and activities including health and safety
Other duties which may be assigned in line with the needs of the business
Knowledge and Experience
Ideally applicants will hold a degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Broadcast Technology or directly related field, and have:
An established and relevant track record in the Broadcast, Electronics or associated industries – preferably 10+ years in broadcast engineering including 5 years in a management role
Experience of managing a team in a high-quality customer focused organisation
In-depth knowledge of digital and analog broadcast technologies, signal processing, and transmission systems
Relevant technical knowledge or experience in/with:
- the operation of broadcast MPEG headend encoding compression and multiplexing systems
- MPEG 4, 2 and 1 encoding
- Multiple Programme Transport Stream (MPTS) construction
- All aspects of DVB signalling for video, audio, access service data and Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) data components within the MPEG transport stream
- The generation and playout of HbbTV and MHEG data carousels and the over air broadcast signalling required for the same
- The design and testing of both DTT and DTH receivers for the market
Project Management experience
Be conversant with applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively at all levels with internal and external stakeholders
Competencies:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with track record of building relationships
Customer and stakeholder focused
Business and commercial acumen with ability to contribute to operational and strategic business decisions
Excellent analytical, interpretative and problem-solving skills
This appointment will be made on an ongoing, full-time contract basis on the Department Manager Grade 1 salary range of €81,467 to €112,141.
To Apply:
If you are interested, please apply in strictest confidence by submitting your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the role - please submit as one document when completing this online application process.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday, 4th October 2024.
Please be aware that initial interviews may be held in the week commencing Monday 7th October.
2rn is committed to diversity in its workforce and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds.
Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó dhaoine go bhfuil dearcadh dearfach acu i leith na Gaeilge. Applications are welcome from people who have a positive outlook to Irish.
2rn is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applications without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social experience, race and ethnicity, disability, civil and family status, religious belief, and membership of the Traveller Community.