Broadcast Engineer

PLANETCAST INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company in Singapore is seeking an MCR Engineer responsible for the core technical facilities, including acquiring live and recorded media via satellite, fiber, and IP technology. The ideal candidate should have strong audio-visual technology knowledge and experience managing live events. Responsibilities include monitoring audio and video quality during transmissions, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with broadcasting standards. The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of audio-visual technology and troubleshooting.
• Experience in managing multiple tasks during live events.
• Fluency in English for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving feeds through Fiber and Satellite.
• Monitor audio and video quality during live broadcasts.
• Documentation of shift reports and technical incidents.
• Conduct routine maintenance of MCR equipment.

Skills

Strong understanding of conducting live events

Communication skills in English

Ability to analyze problems and provide solutions

Teamwork and deadline-driven

Ability to perform in rotation shift

Job description

The MCR Engineer is responsible for the core of the station’s technical facilities, acquisition of live and recorded media via Satellite, Fiber, and IP Technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving various feeds through Fiber as well as Satellite. Shuffle audio of feed through MMS Client as per house format, and provide live event sources to TX.
• Strong knowledge of audio-visual (AV) technology involves video formats, multi-language audio tracks, understanding the equipment, setups, and troubleshooting for audio and visual systems.
• Upload the Ingest schedule into the ingest scheduler.
• Check all ingest live feeds routed properly to the ingest application.
• Testing Audio and Video Quality of Given Links during Live Telecast.
• Operate & communicate with the core technical facilities for the acquisition of live feed via satellite, fiber, or IP Technology.
• Monitoring of server, storage, network switch, Power supply, and other equipment.
• Undertake Quality Control and transcoding of all incoming streams or package transfers to Media Servers.
• Regularly update the station router as per the event schedule.
• Identify & resolve the issues and take immediate preventative action to restore traffic.
• Feed venue coordination for Error‑free transmission (Feed management).
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance of MCR equipment, including FMS servers, routers, Buzzers, and monitoring tools.
• Documentation of shift reports, technical incidents, and resolutions for future reference.
• Ensure the monitoring and adjustment of incoming feed according to the broadcasting Standards and follow the statutory compliance.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of conducting live events & managing multiple tasks.
• Fluent English speaker and able to communicate effectively in writing.
• Able to report technical issues through clear diagrams.
• Should be able to translate user requirements into technical requirements and technical specifications.
• Should be able to work in a team & must be deadline driven.
• Able to deal with frequent changes and remain calm under pressure.
• Should be able to analyze problems, determine root causes and provide solutions.
• Ability to perform in rotation shift.