Live Broadcast Systems Engineer

Arn Media; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing

Superannuation salary sacrifice

Birthday leave

Paid parental leave

Charity leave

Bonus leave

Discounts on lifestyle & entertainment

Education assistance

Long-term career progression

Job summary

ARN is seeking a Broadcast & Video Systems Technologist to support, maintain and enhance our live broadcast and video platforms. You’ll help deliver studio, simulcast, streaming and distribution services with reliability across our national footprint.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, upgrade systems, and work with Content and Technology teams to identify opportunities for innovation and operational efficiency, complemented by a focus on security and governance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting and maintaining broadcast, video or media technology platforms within a live operational environment.
• Strong technical expertise across video playout systems, simulcast platforms, streaming services, cameras, lighting and audio/video production infrastructure.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues while maintaining service availability in fast-paced environments.
• Experience delivering technology upgrades, enhancements and projects from implementation through to testing and operational handover.
• Knowledge of broadcast IP networks, media transport protocols, systems integration and cloud-based media workflows.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, across technology, content and operations teams.
• Understanding of cyber security, operational resilience, change management and technology governance.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain and enhance ARN's broadcast and video technology platforms for reliable studio, simulcast, streaming and video distribution services.
• Manage lifecycle of broadcast and video systems with maintenance, upgrades, performance optimisation, incident resolution and support.
• Deliver technology projects and enhancements with stakeholder requirements, testing and adoption.
• Support and optimise simulcast platforms, cameras, lighting, and production infrastructure to meet operational needs.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across broadcast and video environments with minimal disruption.
• Partner with Content and Technology teams to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• Contribute to design, implementation and support of new broadcast and video capabilities with standards alignment.
• Evaluate emerging broadcast, media production and AI-enabled technologies and provide recommendations.

Skills

Video playout systems

Simulcast platforms

Streaming services

Cameras

Lighting

Audio/video production infrastructure

Troubleshooting complex issues

Broadcast IP networks

Cloud-based media workflows

Job description

ARN is seeking a Broadcast & Video Systems Technologist to support, maintain and enhance our live broadcast and video platforms. You’ll help deliver studio, simulcast, streaming and distribution services with reliability across our national footprint.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, upgrade systems, and work with Content and Technology teams to identify opportunities for innovation and operational efficiency, complemented by a focus on security and governance.