Broadcast Operations Engineer

GCS Recruitment; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Broadcast Operations Engineer to support on-site live broadcast operations in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for ensuring broadcast quality, commercial execution, sponsorship fulfillment, and continuity of live programming.

The ideal candidate will perform quality assurance checks, monitor video/audio feeds, manage playlists, and troubleshoot issues in real time. Night and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in broadcast master control, transmission, or live media operations.
• Strong quality assurance and real-time troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a live production environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance checks on incoming and outgoing media content to ensure technical and editorial readiness.
• Monitor and maintain the integrity of live video and audio feeds throughout broadcasts.
• Execute commercial breaks and sponsorship elements accurately and on schedule.
• Manage playlists and logs in real time, including adjustments for schedule changes and live-event delays.
• Troubleshoot automation and operational issues during live broadcasts.
• Track sponsorship placements and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Prepare detailed post-event and exception reports.
• Communicate effectively with operations, engineering, and production teams regarding on-air issues.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, compliance, and professionalism in a live broadcast environment.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Live media troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Ability to work nights/weekends

Tools

Florical

Imagine Communications

Evertz

Harmonic

Pebble

Grass Valley

Ross Video

Job description

Broadcast Operations Engineer

We are seeking experienced Broadcast Operations Engineer to support on-site live broadcast operations. This role is responsible for ensuring broadcast quality, commercial execution, sponsorship fulfillment, and continuity of live programming in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance checks on incoming and outgoing media content to ensure technical and editorial readiness.
• Monitor and maintain the integrity of live video and audio feeds throughout broadcasts.
• Execute commercial breaks and sponsorship elements accurately and on schedule.
• Manage playlists and logs in real time, including adjustments for schedule changes and live-event delays.
• Troubleshoot automation and operational issues during live broadcasts.
• Track sponsorship placements and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Prepare detailed post-event and exception reports.
• Communicate effectively with operations, engineering, and production teams regarding on-air issues.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, compliance, and professionalism in a live broadcast environment.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in broadcast master control, transmission, or live media operations.
• Strong quality assurance and real-time troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a live production environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• High level of reliability, accountability, and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting live sports broadcasts.
• Familiarity with broadcast automation systems and playlist management.
• Experience creating operational, compliance, or client-facing reports.

Preferred Technical Experience

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Florical
• Imagine Communications (Harris/ADC)
• Evertz (PowerView, MAGNUM)
• Harmonic
• Pebble
• Grass Valley
• Ross Video

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a dependable broadcast professional who thrives in a live operations environment, can adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and consistently delivers accurate, high-quality results.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.