Broadcast Engineer

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking an experienced Broadcast Engineer to service, maintain, and innovate within our cutting-edge live sports broadcast environment. This individual will play a pivotal role in supporting live studio productions, post-production workflows, streaming platforms, and infrastructure upgrades. From routine maintenance to strategic planning, the Broadcast Engineer ensures seamless delivery of more than 2,000 hours of live sports programming annually from around the globe.

In this role, you will:

• Perform preventive maintenance and hands-on troubleshooting of a wide array of video, audio, and IT equipment—both on-site and at remote production locations.
• Maintain and update broadcast IP-based systems, including software, hardware, and LAN applications across the facility.
• Support and train engineering staff on Avid systems, automation platforms, production control, master control, transmission, and digital operations center workflows.
• Respond to technical issues involving broadcast or computer systems—including during off-hours and emergencies.
• Ensure all software systems remain updated and compliant with licensing and corporate IT security standards.
• Uphold a high standard of engineering practices by adhering to OSHA safety rules, installing equipment per CAD designs, executing clean cable management and labeling, and maintaining comprehensive documentation and SOPs.
• Collaborate with leadership on future infrastructure planning, budgeting, and equipment upgrades.
• Provide flexible shift coverage based on production needs—including early mornings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and swing shifts.
• Travel periodically to support remote productions and live tennis tournaments throughout the year.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in broadcast television engineering
• Proven leadership ability and exceptional communication skills
• Strong understanding of modern broadcast technology and a team-first mentality
• Extensive experience with Avid, EVS, and cloud-based media workflows, including media archiving and storage
• Expertise in automation systems for live production, master control, transmission, and streaming
• Hands-on experience with installation and optimization of SMPTE 2110 broadcast systems
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule as business demands, including nights, weekends, and holidays.