Audiovisual Broadcast Consultant

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned

401(k) Retirement Savings with vesting

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

SSR is seeking an Audiovisual Broadcast Consultant to design and specify AV and broadcast systems for sports and entertainment venues. You will manage projects from scoping through staffing, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and top-tier technical quality.

You will develop AV architectures for in-venue production, live events, broadcast workflows, and archival needs. Collaboration with owners, engineers, and contractors is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or relevant field with five years of AV experience OR eight years direct AV design/administration experience.
• Experience planning and designing AV, broadcast and production systems for venues.
• Develop AV/broadcast architectures for in-venue production, live events, streaming workflows, and archival needs.
• Design audio systems to support broadcast-quality capture, mixing, and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design audiovisual and broadcast systems for sports/entertainment venues.
• Develop AV/broadcast system architectures for in-venue production, live events, and streaming workflows.
• Design audio systems coordinating with house PA for broadcast quality.
• Conduct planning meetings to determine scope, needs, processes, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with PM/clients to define AV/broadcast scope of work.
• Develop design approaches, seek senior staff input, and research/evaluate AV products to meet client needs.
• Assist in budgeting and develop construction documents with technology designers.
• Communicate with owners/architects/contractors and review shop drawings for conformance.
• Perform site visits during construction to ensure compliance with specs and codes.
• Engage in professional organizations and stay updated on industry trends; operate ethically.

Skills

AV systems design

Broadcast systems

Project coordination

Client needs assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or related field

Job description

At SSR, we're more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm-we're a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other-driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Want to hear directly from our team? Visit http://www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr and explore our culture on LinkedIn and Instagram.

What You'll Do

As the Audiovisual Broadcast Consultant, you will develop detailed audiovisual and broadcast system designs and specifications on assigned projects. Responsibilities may include technical studies, facility condition assessments, and client needs assessments of audiovisual and broadcast systems. This position is responsible for managing assigned projects through scoping, pricing, staffing, and ensuring that projects are produced on time, within budget, and of the highest technical and operational quality standards.

• Plan and design audiovisual, broadcast and production systems for sports and entertainment venues, including camera systems (fixed, PTZ, specialty), production control rooms, replay systems, graphics/scoring/timing integration, signal routing & infrastructure
• Develop AV and broadcast system architectures that support in-venue production, live event presentation, broadcast & streaming workflows, and post-production & archival needs
• Design audio systems supporting broadcast-quality capture, mixing, and monitoring in coordination with house PA systems.
• Conducts planning meetings to determine the scope of the project, current and future needs, process and workflow, and client expectations
• Coordinates with the project manager and/or client to develop the audiovisual and broadcast scope of work on assigned projects
• Develops design approaches and concepts on assigned projects and seeks assistance from senior technical staff as needed
• Researches, evaluates, designs & specifies products or equipment to meet the client's identified needs
• Participates in the preparation and maintenance of project budgets
• Works with Technology Designers to develop functional diagrams and construction documents for audiovisual systems on assigned projects
• Assists in the communication with the owner, architect, and contractors as needed
• Reviews audiovisual shop drawings, records changes, and provides feedback to designers based on project specifications
• Conducts site visits during construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes
• Actively participates in professional organizations and/or client groups where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced
• Maintains a focus on keeping up with industry trends and changes with continued self-education and training
• Acts and performs activities inside and outside the office consistent with ethical engineering standards

Who We're Looking For:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or relevant degree AND five years of applicable experience OR eight years of direct experience in the design, application, and/or administration of audiovisual systems Plan and design audiovisual, broadcast and production systems for sports and entertainment venues, including camera systems (fixed, PTZ, specialty), production control rooms, replay systems, graphics/scoring/timing integration, signal routing & infrastructure
• Develop AV and broadcast system architectures that support in-venue production, live event presentation, broadcast & streaming workflows, and post-production & archival needs
• Design audio systems supporting broadcast-quality capture, mixing, and monitoring in coordination with house PA systems.
• Conducts planning meetings to determine the scope of the project, current and future needs, process and workflow, and client expectations
• Coordinates with the project manager and/or client to develop the audiovisual and broadcast scope of work on assigned projects
• Develops design approaches and concepts on assigned projects and seeks assistance from senior technical staff as needed
• Researches, evaluates, designs & specifies products or equipment to meet the client's identified needs
• Participates in the preparation and maintenance of project budgets
• Works with Technology Designers to develop functional diagrams and construction documents for audiovisual systems on assigned projects
• Assists in the communication with the owner, architect, and contractors as needed
• Reviews audiovisual shop drawings, records changes, and provides feedback to designers based on project specifications
• Conducts site visits during construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes
• Actively participates in professional organizations and/or client groups where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced
• Maintains a focus on keeping up with industry trends and changes with continued self-education and training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with professional or collegiate sports organizations
• Familiarity with league or network broadcast requirements
• Experience designing systems that support both in-house production and third-party broadcast trucks or facilities
• Exposure to emerging trends such as IP-based broadcast, remote production, and venue-based streaming platforms

What We Offer

• 100% Employee-Owned - Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
• Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
• Company-Paid Protection - Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
• Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affiantative Action Employer

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