TV and Satellite Engineering Manager

Leading The Way (LTW) is a Christian media ministry committed to the proclamation of the whole counsel of God. Uniquely equipped to reach a global audience through its offices in the USA, Canada, Australia and England, we use today’s technology to connect individuals with sound Biblical teaching – whether here at home or in closed countries and remote regions. Now celebrating over 35 years of ministry, Leading The Way's television, radio, and digital programs are broadcast in 28 languages to audiences across six continents. The ministry also operates an Arabic satellite television channel that broadcasts into the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Australia; distributes solar-powered Navigators containing the New Testament and Biblical teaching into remote regions; employs Field Teams for on-the-ground evangelism and discipleship; mobilizes Christians in prayer through the AWAKE America prayer campaign and city-wide rallies; and hosts international Evangelistic Celebrations in strategic cities across the globe. Dr. Youssef passionately proclaims uncompromising Truth and leads the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover the light of Christ.
 

The TV and Satellite Engineering Manager plays an important role in the consistent delivery of global video content in support of Leading The Way’s mission. Working with a robust equipment set, this person will support a weekly television program, ongoing studio productions, LIVE video streaming, and a 24/7 satellite television channel. Daily activities include maintaining functionality of all software and services related to production, troubleshooting for video editors, administrating upgrades to operating systems and quality control.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Broadcast Engineering

• Administrate maintenance and monitor functionality of all brands and services related to video editing, e.g. Avid Media Composer/Nexis/Media Central, Adobe Creative Cloud, Spectra Blackpearl, Telestream Vantage/SGL/Flashnet, Quantum Catdv 
• Troubleshoot any issues for video editors who are both remote and on-site workers 
• Administrate and coordinate systemwide upgrades with minimal interference to daily production
• Work with various brand and service support teams to address issues as they arise 
• Strategize with Media Manager and Executive Producer to maximize on- line and near-line workflows and minimize CAPEX expenditures in storage 
• Act as ambassador to the IT Department, advocating for network fixes and adjustments  where A/V and IT intersect
• Implement 3rd party solutions and plugins with Avid Systems 
• Administrate routing for studio recordings, internet platform-based interviews, and live events to ensure genlock, video/audio signal across all necessary components 
• Administrate necessary upgrades to operating systems, editing workstations and 3rd Party plugins 
• Work with Media Manager on SGL, CatDV, and Spectralogic near-line storage solutions
• Available on site to assist with equipment for live-streaming events, occasionally on weekends
   

Daily Operations

• Administrate system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs, such as backups  
• Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues related to TV operations 
• Administrate the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of remote access  
• Research and recommend new solutions to increase efficiency and maximize production  Schedule, prioritize and direct the work of engineering contractors  
• Assist the IT Department with routine troubleshooting, investigating and projects requiring on-site help as needed  
• Maintain the accuracy of the organization’s database of asset ownership and license renewal records  
• Identify Ministry needs and shop for software/equipment to meet those needs. Send requests for new purchases along with detailed justification
   

• A mature Christian faith and an evident passion for the ministry of Leading The Way
• Bachelor’s degree with a technical or broadcast major, such as engineering, information  technology, or television production
• 5+ years of experience in an AV/IT/TV Production related setting 
• Familiarity with Avid and Adobe editing software administration 
• Familiarity with archiving and storage solutions, digital and LTO tape
• Familiarity with Telestream Vantage Workflows
• Understanding of information system networking as it applies to A/V infrastructure  
• Experience with both Windows and Mac OS
• Personal qualities of honesty and integrity; attention to detail; able to handle multiple projects in a very methodical manner; good organizational and teamwork skills; self starter; able to work in a fast-paced environment; excellent verbal and written communications skills are a must
• An excellent record keeper and project manager 
• Must live in the Metropolitan Atlanta area within a reasonable commuting distance of LTW headquarters

Desired Characteristics of Applicants
When LTW reviews applicants for an open position, we look for certain characteristics we believe are important to maximizing the ministry of LTW and fully utilizing the spiritual gifts and talents as individuals.

• Christian.  We believe that to contribute to our mission it is essential that a person maintain a vibrant Christian faith.
• Called.  Work at LTW is not just another job; it is the work of God and an employee should sense the call of God on his or her life work within the ministry.
• Competent.  In addition to being a Christian and having a sense of calling, a person must be fully competent to perform all the duties of the position.
• Committed.  Because of LTW’s high standards and its belief in good stewardship, it is essential that all employees manifest a high level of commitment to their job responsibilities and the ministry as a whole.
   

Compensation at Leading The Way includes:

• Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group term life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• After one year, eligibility to participate in 403(b) retirement plan—currently LTW contributes 9% of salary to plan and matches a portion of employee contributions
• Vacation, holiday, personal, and sick pay

Leading The Way’s employees come from a broad range of church backgrounds. Nevertheless, employees are expected to be a member in good standing of a church whose doctrinal convictions and statement of faith are not in conflict with LTW’s. To make sure everyone understands our theological foundations, we require that all employees subscribe to LTW’s Statement of Faith, avoid public statements conflicting with the Statement of Faith, and seek to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith. 

Leading The Way is both an equal-opportunity employer and a Christian, nonprofit, religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, parental status, or disability of an otherwise-qualified individual. The status of LTW as an equal-opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment, which is central to our stated religious purpose and day-to-day operations.

This job posting is being managed by Forrest Johnson Recruiting on behalf of Leading The Way.