Senior Broadcast Engineer

NEP Middle East & Asia; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcast media company in Gurugram, India, is seeking a Senior Broadcast Engineer to manage engineering operations, maintain broadcasting equipment, and support live sports production. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a deep understanding of broadcast technology, specifically in routing and switching. This full-time position requires international travel to support projects and deliver high-quality engineering services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in live sports broadcasting.
• Expert knowledge in Baseband Routing & Switching.
• Understanding of radio, television, and related transmission systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth running of daily engineering operations.
• Set up and maintain electronic equipment for broadcasting.
• Conduct training for assistant engineers.

Skills

Live sports Broadcasting experience

Knowledge in Baseband Routing & Switching

Familiarity with IP environments

Experience with EVS equipment

Understanding of broadcast technology

Education

CCNA in Routing & Switching (preferred)

Tools

Cisco switches

Grass Valley equipment

Sony equipment

Job description

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Overview

The Senior Broadcast Engineer role involves hands-on field engineering, traveling for local and overseas projects, and delivering professional engineering work while supporting daily operations and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering Manager to ensure the smooth running of daily Engineering Operations.
• Set up, configure, operate, and maintain electronic equipment used in outside broadcasting production, including HD and UHD video, audio, and communication equipment.
• Competent in the use of RF equipment and antenna systems.
• Troubleshoot broadcasting equipment to a system level and communicate with the office and manufacturers for problem-solving.
• Participate in technical and production meetings to plan, organize, and schedule work with interdisciplinary teams at offices and event locations.
• Conduct training for Assistant Broadcast Engineers and share knowledge with the team on broadcast equipment and technologies.
• Undertake project work from site surveys to delivery in a professional and timely manner.
• Keep equipment updated with the manufacturer’s latest software releases.
• Maintain technical equipment and systems to required safety and technical standards with minimal disruption to operations.
• Be willing to learn and practice new technologies used by NEP India/Group that may be unfamiliar.
• Direct, instruct, and manage assistant engineers and possible system integrators on projects.
• Draft technical reports of field work and read/design the engineering workflow.
• Prepare technical documents for project preparation and amend as necessary throughout the project lifecycle.
• Take responsibility for all work health and safety matters and comply with statutory safety requirements per NEP India Health and Safety Policies.
• Be flexible in work hours and travel frequently for local and overseas projects, and for any role/work assigned in the Engineering Department or within the NEP Group.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Live sports Broadcasting and related areas.
• Expert knowledge in Baseband Routing & Switching, especially Grass Valley & Sony equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of Broadcast IP environments including IP Video (SMPTE ST 2110) and IP-based Audio Routing (ST-2110-31), plus programming of Cisco & Arista switches.
• CCNA in Routing & Switching is preferred.
• Familiar with the operation and programming of routers, switchers, tally systems, multiviewers, and comms.
• Familiar with setup and integration of cameras, lenses, CCUs, etc.
• Experience with EVS equipment and EVS networking (EVS, X-File, X-Hub, IP Director, etc.).
• Experience with audio mixers and other audio-related equipment used in broadcast.
• Understanding of radio, television, and related transmission and carrier systems; knowledge of computers, servers, IT systems, and networks.
• A keen interest in broadcast technology, its development, and application in the region.
• Knowledge of Cisco switches and IP technology is an advantage.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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