(i) to carry out detailed planning and development for digital broadcast systems, covering TV and radio production, post-production and transmission systems; (ii) to conduct workflow studies in relation to digital broadcast technical and production operations; (iii) to evaluate new broadcast technologies; (iv) to coordinate with internal and external bodies and to supervise external contractors; (v) to prepare and evaluate engineering-related tenders; and (vi) to undertake project management of engineering projects involving functional teams across multiple sections. (The post holder may be required to work irregular hours including Sundays and public holidays.)

Candidates should have - (a) (i) a Hong Kong degree, preferably in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology, System Engineering or Engineering Management, or equivalent; and 5 years of relevant hands-on experience in the planning and development of TV or radio broadcast engineering projects in the TV broadcasting, radio broadcasting or multimedia environment; OR (ii) an accredited Higher Diploma/Associate Degree, preferably in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology, System Engineering or Engineering Management, from a Hong Kong tertiary institution, or equivalent; and 6 years of relevant hands-on experience in the planning and development of TV or radio broadcast engineering projects in the TV broadcasting, radio broadcasting or multimedia environment; OR (iii) a Diploma/Higher Certificate, preferably in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology, System Engineering or Engineering Management, from a Hong Kong tertiary institution, or equivalent; and 7 years of relevant hands-on experience in the planning and development of TV or radio broadcast engineering projects in the 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 Secondary Education Examination, or equivalent [See Note (1)]. Candidates who – (i) are strong at broadcast project planning, technical performance monitoring and cost modeling; (ii) possess good understanding of the latest broadcast technologies including DTT, DAB, HDTV, Tapeless Production, Digital Newsroom, Broadcast Networks and their applications; (iii) have experience related to information technologies; and (iv) possess 1 year’s experience specializing in two or more of the following fields: (a) Broadcast based IT Network and System; (b) Streaming Technology; (c) Media Asset Management System; (d) Digital Video/Audio Broadcast; (e) Engineering Strategic Planning; (f) System Development and Integration; (g) Digital Playout System; and (h) RF Transmission will have an advantage.