Broadcast Engineer

Thrive Consulting CA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Monitoring the Situation (MTS) is seeking a skilled Broadcast Engineer to support live and recorded content across IGN, Twitch, YouTube and X. The role demands hands‑on technical proficiency in streaming software, cameras, lighting, and studio systems to ensure smooth, high‑quality broadcasts.

You’ll troubleshoot in real time, decide between OBS and vMix during productions, and collaborate across platforms to deliver polished shows for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in broadcast engineering or live production environments.
• Proficiency with OBS and vMix, including decision logic for platform use.
• Strong understanding of cameras and lighting in a studio setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical production of live and recorded MTS content across platforms.
• Operate and manage live-streaming and broadcast software (OBS and vMix).
• Support workflows across IGN, Twitch, YouTube, X and other platforms.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot cameras and studio equipment.
• Set up and operate lighting rigs for professional productions.
• Work with camera support equipment (gimbals, tracks, rotating cameras).
• Evaluate tools and workflows to select OBS vs. vMix as appropriate.
• Determine equipment and technical requirements for multi‑studio productions.
• Troubleshoot issues before and during broadcasts to maintain quality.

Skills

Live production

OBS/vMix

Camera operation

Troubleshooting

Tools

OBS

vMix

Job description

Monitoring the Situation (MTS), a podcast and digital media platform, is hiring a Broadcast Engineer to support the technical production of its live and recorded content across platforms including IGN, Twitch, YouTube, and X.

This role is for a highly technical, hands‑on broadcast professional who understands both the software and physical production sides of a modern studio. You’ll help manage the systems behind MTS productions, from streaming and broadcast software to cameras, lighting, and studio equipment.

The right person will be comfortable troubleshooting in real time, making informed technical decisions, and working across multiple pieces of production technology to ensure broadcasts run smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical production of live and recorded MTS podcast and digital content.
• Operate and manage live-streaming and broadcast production software, including OBS and vMix.
• Support production and streaming workflows across IGN, Twitch, YouTube, X, and other relevant platforms.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot cameras and other studio production equipment.
• Set up and operate lighting rigs for professional studio productions.
• Work with camera-support equipment including gimbals, tracks, and rotating camera systems.
• Evaluate production tools and workflows, including determining when OBS vs. vMix is the right solution for a production.
• Help determine equipment, technology, and technical requirements for multi‑studio production setups.
• Troubleshoot technical issues before and during broadcasts to maintain reliable production quality.

Qualifications

• Experience working in broadcast engineering, live production, streaming, or a similarly technical production environment.
• Experience with IGN and Twitch production environments and workflows.
• Strong hands‑on experience with OBS and vMix, with the ability to explain when and why you would use each platform.
• Experience supporting live-streaming and digital platforms including YouTube and X.
• Strong knowledge of professional cameras and how they operate within a studio production environment.
• Experience setting up and working with lighting rigs.
• Familiarity with gimbals, camera tracks, rotating cameras, and related production equipment.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and solve production issues quickly.
• Comfortable evaluating studio technology and making recommendations for multi‑studio production needs.Comfortable working on content involving technology, culture, current events, and differing political perspectives.