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Broadcast Project Engineering

On-site in Barcelona·Added 2 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Telefónica

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Permanent contract
Experience
3+ years
Benefits
Private health insurance, life insurance, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

Nice to have

Valuable qualification or training in Technical Engineering, or a Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, or demonstrable equivalent experience in the technical knowledge described in this posting, of more than 3 years, in Digital Systems and Networks or in the Broadcast sector.

Valuable: high-level written and spoken English.

Experience in the following will be valued:

  • Design, configuration, administration, and commissioning of Production Systems based on IT platforms.
  • Configuration and commissioning of the various areas of a production and/or transmission environment in Broadcast environments.
  • Project execution and achievement of milestones, with strong self-management and time control skills.
  • Analytical skills to anticipate problems and autonomy and decision-making for evaluating alternatives and solutions.
  • Proficiency in technical tools applied to project management (Microsoft Project) and for digitizing technical drawings and schematics (AutoCAD/Visio, among others). Proficiency in standard office tools and internet usage.

Valuable knowledge:

  • Knowledge and experience with Windows and Linux Operating Systems at an administration level, and familiarity with all types of client/server applications, TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, FTP, SNMP, DHCP, TELNET, SSH, NTP.
  • Knowledge or experience with virtualized environment software, such as Vmware, Hyper-V, among others.
  • Mastery of specific technologies for storage systems, NAS, SAN, tape libraries, as well as knowledge of File Systems and the various MAM and HSM applications specific to their management.
  • Knowledge of AV technologies over IP infrastructure, specifically SMPTE 2110, SMPTE 2022, AES67.
  • Experience in the configuration and commissioning of the various areas of a production and/or transmission environment in Broadcast settings, such as:
    • Television studios (virtual or otherwise) and production control rooms.
    • Non-linear production environments, digital newsrooms, non-linear editing suites, Audio post-production systems, with special value placed on experience implementing digital production systems such as AVID, DALET, HIVE, STRATUS.
    • Video servers, storage systems, and Continuity automation systems.
    • Transmission systems via fiber optics and point-to-point radio links.
  • Knowledge of studio orchestration systems, such as VSM-Lawo, among others.
  • Knowledge and experience with audiovisual equipment: matrices, switching and distribution electronics, video conferencing, video walls, LED screens, IPTV headends, video scoreboards, projectors, public address and amplification systems.

The role

What you'll do

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Coordination with other companies for the installation of the various broadcast audiovisual systems, as well as specifying requirements related to cabling and power distribution for installations of this type.
  • Organization of multidisciplinary work groups and management of multiple simultaneous tasks to achieve both dedicated and multi-client projects.
  • Customer orientation regarding the collection of their specifications, prioritization of their needs, and presentation of the progress and results associated with project implementation.
  • Creation of network infrastructure schematics and functional diagrams for IT solutions, user manuals, and guides for the use of IT applications.

How you'll work

Availability to travel.

About Telefónica

Telefónica is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, providing fixed and mobile connectivity, digital services, and technology solutions to consumers and businesses across Europe and Latin America. With over 100,000 employees and a strong presence in Spain, the UK, Germany, and Brazil, the company operates through brands such as Movistar, O2, and Vivo, and has expanded into areas like cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, and AI through its innovation units.

In Spain, Telefónica is headquartered in Madrid and is a major employer of tech talent, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, data, and AI. The company actively hires international professionals, offering roles in English and fostering a diverse, innovative culture. Its Spanish operations are central to its global strategy, making it a relevant option for internationals seeking to work in a large, established tech and telecom player in Spain.

Industry
Telecom
Founded
1924
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Telefónica's Spanish offices are largely based in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant tech hub in the Distrito Telefónica complex in Madrid.
  • The company frequently hires international tech talent and many roles are offered in English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • Telefónica has a strong commitment to innovation, with dedicated units like gAIt and Wayra focusing on AI and startups.
  • The company offers a comprehensive relocation package and support for international hires, including visa assistance.
  • With a global presence and a large Spanish operation, Telefónica provides opportunities for internal mobility across countries and roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

Telefónica Audiovisual Services (TSA) is the Telefónica Group company that has been creating broadcast audiovisual solutions since 1993.

With its head office in Spain and offices in Latin America, TSA stands out for its international character, offering broadcast and multimedia services and solutions anywhere in the world. We provide consulting, design, and integration services for end-to-end broadcast audiovisual projects, comprehensive solutions for television production, innovation projects such as those based on AI, and services for DTH, IPTV, and OTT video platforms, channel broadcasting, etc. Our projects and services are also complemented by training, coaching, and support with different service levels.

We also manage the largest fully private teleport in Spain, through which more than 700 television and radio channels are distributed, in addition to providing internet access, Starlink, LAN, VoIP, and data services.

Our experience has been built over the years through the design, execution, and support of numerous projects and services, both for our own operations and for our clients.

We believe in customer focus, innovation, and flexibility, and our commitment is to promote technological solutions for our clients that adapt to the changing needs of an ever-evolving audiovisual world.

  • Permanent contract.
  • We value flexibility, positioning ourselves as a benchmark in new ways of working, schedules, shifts, and work-life balance measures
  • Life insurance and private medical insurance (100% covered by the company).
  • Restaurant card, according to the collective bargaining agreement.
  • You will have access to exclusive discounts as a Telefónica employee on various products and services.
  • Free access to language training (English, German, and Portuguese) as well as to Telefónica University and various courses on the E-learning platform.
  • You will be up to date with the latest in digitalization (Digital Office, Data Analytics, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence)
  • Impulsando tu desarrollo profesional, a través de formación continua adaptada a tus necesidades y motivaciones.
  • Be part of major national and international projects in the audiovisual world.
  • Telefónica is one of the companies recognized as a Top Employer brand, due to its environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

You join nearly 100 years of history, a team of 106 nationalities present in more than 35 countries. You join a team that works to connect people wherever they are, without borders. A team that is leading the digital revolution with the enthusiasm of day one across all our businesses, creating the best digital ecosystem for our customers: Network, IoT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Innovation, etc. At Telefónica, you have everything you need to become the best version of yourself. We need people like you to take on this great challenge and help build the Telefónica of tomorrow.

At Telefónica, we believe in new ways of working and we are leaders in implementing Digital Disconnection under the principle "Disconnect to Reconnect."

You will join a company whose activities are governed by its code of ethics, Our Principles of Responsible Business. We seek people who identify with these principles, who help us make decisions based on integrity, commitment, and transparency, and who commit to ethical management, promoting fairer and more sustainable social and environmental development.

Additional information

We are convinced that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, more transformative, and achieve better results. That is why we promote and guarantee the inclusion of all people regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation or identity, culture, disability, or any other personal condition.

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