Freelance Broadcast Engineer / EIC – Live Sports & Immersive Production
About the role
AbelCine is a leading provider of production equipment, technology solutions, and professional services for the film, television, and broadcast industries. Through our Production Services division, we connect talented technical professionals with exciting opportunities in live events, broadcast production, and cutting-edge production technology nationwide. We are expanding our roster of experienced Freelance Broadcast Engineers and Engineers-in-Charge (EICs) to support a leading immersive sports and entertainment technology company on live sporting events and specialized production projects across the country. Our client uses advanced camera systems and innovative broadcast technology to capture and deliver immersive viewing experiences for professional and collegiate sporting events, including basketball, football, combat sports, and more. We're seeking technically skilled broadcast professionals interested in training on specialized production systems and joining a roster of qualified engineers available for recurring assignments. Assignments are scheduled based on event calendars, location, and crew availability, with the potential for weekly work during active sports seasons.
Responsibilities
- Set up, configure, operate, and troubleshoot broadcast engineering equipment for live sporting events and remote productions
- Support specialized camera systems, including RED cameras and wide-angle lens configurations used for immersive capture
- Assist with the setup, operation, and breakdown of flypack-based production systems
- Establish, test, and monitor video signals and transmission paths between cameras, production equipment, and downstream distribution systems
- Troubleshoot video, fiber, cabling, connectivity, and other technical issues before and during live events
- Work closely with production teams, camera operators, technical managers, and other crew members to ensure reliable event coverage
- Participate in training to learn Cosm's proprietary technology, equipment configurations, and production workflows
- Follow established technical procedures, safety protocols, and client production standards
- Travel to sporting venues and production locations as needed
Qualifications
Required:
- Professional experience in broadcast engineering, remote television production,