Position Title: Broadcast IT Assistant

Switch TV, an engaging, positive and progressive national general entertainment channel for young adults with the vision to expand internationally is recruiting. The Vision of Switch TV is to be the most influential platform for educating and empowering the youth to solve humanitarian issues in Kenya, in Africa and the whole world. Established in 2017 we plan to operate a valuable portfolio of news, info and edutainment networks, significant television production operations.

Switch TV is fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS).

Overall Purpose:
Reporting to the Head of Production and Technology, the Broadcast IT Assistant will be responsible for the following:

Key Responsibilities:

  • TV studio and connected back office 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, Experience and Competencies

  • The ideal candidates must possess a Degree in Computer science or any other technical related field with at least 3 years of TV studio IT system operation, experience in video and audio technology
  • Relevant Professional Certifications.

Key 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

Behavioral Competence

Thrive in a high-pressure environment, attentive to detail with the ability to multi task.

Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through https://www.redcross.or.ke/Careers so as to reach us not later than Friday, 13th August 2021.Application Procedure

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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