Broadcast & Video Systems Engineer - Live Tech & Streaming

ARN; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing

Birthday leave

Paid parental leave

Discounted tickets

Job summary

ARN is hiring a Broadcast and Video Systems Technologist to support, maintain and enhance our broadcast and video technology platforms across studio, simulcast and streaming services. You’ll help manage lifecycle, implement solutions and drive adoption with stakeholders across Content and Technology teams.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, optimise AV production infrastructure and evaluate AI-enabled technologies to improve audience experiences and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting broadcast, video or media platforms in live environments.
• Strong technical expertise across playout systems, simulcast, streaming, cameras and AV production.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues while maintaining service availability.
• Experience delivering upgrades and projects from implementation to handover.
• Knowledge of broadcast IP networks, media transport protocols and cloud-based workflows.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Understanding of cyber security, resilience, change management and governance.
• Curious and proactive about emerging media, automation and AI-enabled production technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain and enhance ARN's broadcast and video technology platforms to ensure reliable delivery of studio, simulcast, streaming and video distribution services.
• Manage the lifecycle of broadcast and video systems, including maintenance, upgrades, performance optimisation, incident resolution and operational support.
• Deliver technology projects and enhancements, working with stakeholders to define requirements, implement solutions, test functionality and support successful adoption.
• Support and optimise simulcast platforms, cameras, lighting, audio/video mixing equipment and production infrastructure to meet operational and business requirements.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across broadcast and video environments, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Partner with Content and Technology teams to identify opportunities for innovation, operational efficiency and improved audience experiences.
• Contribute to the design, implementation and support of new broadcast and video capabilities, ensuring alignment with security, operational and technology standards.
• Evaluate emerging broadcast, media production and AI-enabled technologies, providing recommendations that support innovation and business objectives.

Skills

Broadcast systems

Video playout

Streaming platforms

Cameras & lighting

AV production infrastructure

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

AI-enabled media tech

Job description

ARN is hiring a Broadcast and Video Systems Technologist to support, maintain and enhance our broadcast and video technology platforms across studio, simulcast and streaming services. You’ll help manage lifecycle, implement solutions and drive adoption with stakeholders across Content and Technology teams.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, optimise AV production infrastructure and evaluate AI-enabled technologies to improve audience experiences and operational efficiency.