Broadcast Engineer
Tennis Channel
Santa Monica, CAThis is a Full Time Job
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
Salary/Benefits
$98,000 - $150,000 /year USD
Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Sick leave
• Vacation time
• Personal time
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Participation in a retirement plan
Perks
• Great benefits
• Open-door policy
• Upward mobility
• Strong desire to see you succeed
Additional Information
Pickleballtv (PBTV) is the 24-hour television home of America's fastest growing sport, offering 1,000 hours of live matches from top professionals and coverage of tournaments throughout the year, along with first-class instruction and exclusive lifestyle programming. Tennis Channel serves as the media home to two 24-hour television networks, a subscription streaming service, an online magazine, and podcasts dedicated to tennis and its lifestyle, reaching audiences nationwide through all major pay-TV service providers. Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports, owning and operating 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with major broadcast networks, as well as Tennis Channel and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts.
