Broadcast IT Specialist Job at Kenya Red Cross

HR/CROSS/20/2018

Reporting to the Head of Production and Technology, the IT Broadcast Specialist the IT Broadcast Specialist IT

Broadcast Specialist Job Responsibilities

• TV studio and connected backoffice IT technology operation and business continuity
• Operation emergency providing workarounds
• Liaising with studio technical supervisor
• Supporting editorial and creative staff providing quick IT technical solutions
• Providing IT helpdesk services
• Development and maintenance of technology

Qualifications for the Broadcast Specialist Job

• Degree in Computer science or any other technical related field
• At least 3 years of TV studio IT system operation, experience in video and audio technology

Skills

• Familiarity with video/audio and broadcast IT system design concept and equipment
• Familiarity in Non-linear Editing, storage and archive systems
• A good understanding of video and audio file and compression formats
• Extensive knowledge in IP network design and administration
• Windows/Linux server-client system administration skills and experience
• Thrive in a high-pressure environment, attentive to detail with the ability to multi task.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following:

A one-page cover letter, explaining how your skills and experience apply to this role.
A CV of no more than 3 pages, including the names of three professional references

Please do not send copies of testimonials, certificates or any other back-up documentation.

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications clearly marked with the reference number to careers@redcross.or.ke addressed as below on or before 28th June 2018.

The Secretary General The Secretary General Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society Kenya Red Cross Society
P.O. Box 40712- P.O. Box 40712-00100,
Nairobi Nairobi

Note: applications which do not mentions which do not mentions which do not meet the above requirements will the above requirements will not be considered. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.