Broadcast Engineer

Broadcast Engineer

Position is located in Columbus, OH

Job Overview

The Broadcast Engineer will be responsible for all on-site technical broadcast equipment and process management including: installation, maintenance, and support of all broadcast productions.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage setup process for all technical broadcast equipment.
• Direct and coordinate broadcast engineering support before, during, and after a broadcast production.
• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, routine, and preventive maintenance of broadcast and other technical equipment in the production facility.
• Monitor, analyze, and solve problems as it relates to broadcast equipment not limited to: cameras, digital switchers, communication systems, signal routers, media servers, character generators, studio automation, post-production, and non-linear editing systems.
• Develop, manage, and update broadcast engineering documentation.
• Lead studio standard operating procedures and general best practices for broadcast productions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of overall broadcast engineering experience
• 5+ years of experience in handling broadcast systems and equipment, including analog/digital video/audio signals, monitoring, and test equipment
• 2-3 years of experience with networking and troubleshooting
• Proven ability in development, management, and operation of cloud-based production tools
• Frequent ability to travel
• Technical knowledge surrounding broadcast facility infrastructure and technology
• Familiarity with audio/video standards and troubleshooting procedures
• Experience with Amazon Web Services
• Proficiency with HD/3G-SDI with embedded audio
• Proficiency with AES/EBU
• Proficiency with Dante, MADI and AES67
• Proficiency with NDI, SRT, ZIXI
• Proficiency with video switchers/mixers, including Ross, Grass Valley, Blackmagic, Newtek, Vmix
• Proficiency with video encoding through hardware and software encoders including Elemental, LiveU, OBS, and any other major industry standard encoders
• Proficiency with audio/data dis/embedders
• Proficiency with closed-caption encoders
• Experience with audio console setup and operation
• Experience with cable termination including RJ-45, BNC, XLR
• Understanding of power distribution best practices
• Remarkable technical, organizational, time management, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization, with a drive for results, collaboration, and seeing a project through from start to finish

Pluses

• A passion for esports and video games.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in Broadcast, Production, or related field.
• Schematic capture software experience (Vizio, autocad, ConnectCad)
• Computer aided drafting software experience.

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