(i) to carry out planning and development of digital broadcast facilities and networks, including digital TV and radio contribution / distribution systems, remote monitoring systems, network redundancy and restoration; (ii) to conduct engineering feasibility studies in relation to digital broadcast transmission; (iii) to evaluate new broadcast technologies and to report on their performances; (iv) to coordinate with internal and external bodies in engineering development; (v) to prepare and evaluate tenders; (vi) to supervise engineers; and (vii) to supervise external contractors during engineering project implementation. (The post holder may be required to work irregular hours including Sundays and public holidays.)

Candidates should have – (a) a Hong Kong degree in Engineering, or equivalent, recognized by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) as fulfilling its academic requirements for Corporate Membership in either Electronics or Electrical Disciplines (elected after 5 December 1975), or equivalent; and 8 years’ relevant practical post-degree training and/or experience recognized by HKIE as contributing towards Corporate Membership in either Electronics or Electrical Disciplines, or equivalent; of which 3 years’ experience should be in the planning and development of engineering projects in TV broadcasting, radio broadcasting or multimedia environment; AND (b) met the language proficiency requirement of Level 2 or above in English Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) / Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, or equivalent [See Note (1)]. Candidates who have – (i) proficiency in written English; (ii) good understanding of the latest broadcast technologies including HDTV, DTT, DAB+, Digital Newsroom, Broadcast Networks, MAM and their applications; and experience in RF Transmission, Studio and Station engineering or File-based broadcast systems; (iii) experience related to Network Routers, Switches, Firewalls and IT infrastructure; and/or (iv) experience in supervising technical operations and maintenance will have an advantage.