Engineer

About the role

This is a wide-ranging position that contributes to the department responsible for supporting systems involved in studio production and transmission. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to learn independently, a tenacity for evaluating and improving systems, exceptional troubleshooting skills, and an understanding of signal flow and production tools.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain multiple studio production environments.
• Support large postproduction and SAN systems.
• Support advanced television graphics systems.
• Support transmission systems.
• Manage assigned vendor issues until full resolution.
• Lead the management of broadcast technologies at the engineering and operational levels.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

The position requires 10+ years of hands-on experience supporting studio and postproduction environments. Experience supporting production switchers, multi-viewer systems, large-scale audio consoles, and intercom systems. The applicant should have basic computer and networking skills, including Microsoft Office Suite. AutoCAD knowledge is a plus. Education: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent level of experience.

Skills

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Advanced knowledge of current and future television systems and formats, including SMPTE 2110.
• Understanding of common video compression standards (MPEG2, H.264/AVC, HEVC) and video transmission protocols/formats (MPEG2 transport stream, SCTE35, ASI, RTP, SRT, RIST) (a plus).
• Understanding of fiber optic and copper networking technologies.
• Self‑starter and team player.
• Detail oriented, meticulous, able to maintain confidentiality.
• Tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills for live television pressure.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Manual dexterity, visual acuity, and auditory acuity required to create work product.
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.

Benefits

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Company‑contributed 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Family Leave Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Discounts at MLB Store
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Pay range: $115,000 – $125