Live Broadcast Systems Engineer

Seven West Media

Sydney

On-site

AUD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Seven West Media in Sydney is seeking a technical specialist to join the Broadcast Support team, ensuring seamless operation of live television productions including Sunrise and 7NEWS. You will maintain studio, production, and broadcast IT systems with the latest broadcast IP technologies.

This role suits a proactive problem-solver who thrives on troubleshooting, continuous learning, and delivering innovative solutions.

Qualifications

Experience or strong knowledge of broadcast technology, including television systems, broadcast IT, IP networking, and basic electronics.
Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced live production environment.
Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills across technical and operational teams.
Hands-on capability including Windows/Linux administration and maintenance of technical hardware.
Proactive learning mindset with interest in new technologies and specialist broadcast/IT systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and support broadcast production systems and equipment across studios, control rooms, editing, ingest, graphics, MCR, and broadcast IT infrastructure.
Diagnose and resolve technical issues quickly to maximise system availability and support live productions.
Install, configure, and administer broadcast and IP-based technology systems, including software, networks, and user accounts.
Work closely with production teams, vendors, and third-party support providers to resolve faults, implement upgrades, and improve performance.
Contribute to continuous improvement through proactive maintenance, documentation, research and development, system monitoring, and technology enhancements.