- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
Role Summary:
The Broadcast Engineer II role is for a strong and motivated individual who will be responsible for the day to day technical operation and configuration of live broadcast equipment both within and outside of the Comcast Spectator studio environment. The successful candidate should have a total understanding of technical live broadcast production and will need to be solution driven, organized and able to work well with others especially under high pressure environments. The Broadcast Engineer II role will report directly to the Sr. Technical Production Manager.
Essential responsibilities:
Configure studio video and audio infrastructure as it pertains to each show they are assigned to.
Act as main troubleshooter and support for production line operators in regards to equipment operation and workflow before, during, and after shows.
Help maintain equipment, implement repairs cleaning/sanitation, and work together with the Sr. Technical Production Manager on integration of new equipment and workflows into the studios
Coordinate with production line operators stage crew on daily show operations as it pertain to general broadcast requirements
Assist Sr, Technical Production Manager in the development and deployment of best-practices and internal systems to streamline production and operational efficiency
Coordinate with additional on-site associate engineers and utilities as necessary when shows permit.
Be responsible for show incident reports and risk mitigation at the end of each show day.
Basic Qualifications:
7+ years as a Broadcast Engineer in live broadcast
Esports and gaming experience a big plus
Must be detail oriented and show ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate ability to stay calm and collected when troubleshooting on mission critical infrastructure while shows are live.
Display a deep understanding of all technical facets of live broadcast production
Familiarity with Tektronix, Leader, Fluke, and other various troubleshooting equipment
Excellent technical, management and communication skills to work with multi-functional teams
Highly proficient in video broadcast equipment brands such as Grass Valley Routers and switchers, Ross Xpression CG, Ross Mira video servers, and Autoscript Prompters.
Highly proficient in audio broadcast equipment such as Yamaha CL/PM audio mixers, ClearCom Eclipse Matrix and Edge Wireless Systems, and Focusrite Rednet dante devices as it pertains to both physical and cloud based productions
Proficient with streaming workflow and equipment like Haivision, AJA, and ATEME
Proficient in terminating audio, video, and network cabling
Excellent multi-tasking and prioritizations skills
Flexible with hours and ability to work weekends when needed
Experience with advanced IT infrastructure (switches, firewalls, VLANs, QoS, IGMP)
Dante Level 3 Certification a plus
Efficient as an independent or team worker
Expert understanding of streaming platforms and linear broadcasting
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.