Broadcast Engineer
Broadcast Management Group, Inc. · Chicago, IL · 4 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Broadcast Management Group (BMG) is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to support a full-time broadcast network production facility in Chicago.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical production support within the facility environment and ensure all broadcast equipment is operating correctly at all times
- Oversee live transmissions during studio productions to ensure a clean, accurate feed is received and distributed
- Support live and on-demand video streaming operations
- Manage the facility's Asset Management System, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records
- Engineer and maintain master control and playout systems for the facility
- Perform equipment maintenance as needed, scheduling work outside of planned programming timeslots to minimize disruption
- Maintain a positive, professional working environment by communicating effectively with co-workers, supervisors, clients, and vendors
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 1–3 years of hands-on broadcast engineering experience in a professional production environment
- Solid understanding of live production workflows, signal flow, and broadcast technical operations
- Knowledge of master control systems and broadcast transmission practices
- Experience supporting video streaming, both live and on-demand
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve technical issues quickly and decisively in a live environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including late shifts and weekends, as production demands require
- Ability to travel as needed for remote productions
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate equipment records and inventory logs
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a production team
Nice to have
- Experience working within a managed services or embedded client-site production environment
- Experience reviewing AutoCAD drawings, rack elevations, signal flow diagrams, and infrastructure documentation
- Familiarity with live linear network operations
- Background in both studio and remote/field production engineering
- Experience assisting with broadcast infrastructure upgrades and system expansion projects
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with production and client teams