Broadcast Engineer

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