Broadcast Studio Engineer

Bexel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP Studios in New York is seeking an experienced broadcast technician to support on-site production facilities. You will work with baseband routers, switchers, cameras, and audio consoles across live events and productions.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, interfacing with clients, and leading crew activities to ensure high-quality broadcast output.

Qualifications

• Associates or technical degree preferred; education and experience will be considered.
• 2 years of technical experience required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with video signal generating equipment.
• Excellent computer skills and experience in a live, multi-camera room.
• Strong knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production.

Responsibilities

• Programming knowledge of Evertz EQX baseband router.
• Familiarity with Grass Valley Kayenne, Sony cameras and Calrec consoles is a plus.
• Interface with clients and provide high level of service and support.
• Manage and monitor broadcast system engineering operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot while implementing updates.
• Direct activities of crew members for broadcast system operation.
• Provide on-site client service and technical support.
• Ensure proper setup of cameras and related video equipment.
• Configure and optimize multiple broadcast links for audio/video quality.

Skills

Evertz EQX

Grass Valley Kayenne

Sony cameras

Calrec Apollo/Artemis

Broadcast equipment

On-site support

Education

Associates degree or technical degree

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Video waveform monitors

Audio analyzers

Job description

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You might not know our name, but you’ve probably seen our work – on stage, on screen or on the field. Our technology solutions and unique Global Production Ecosystem empower content creators and rights holders to tell their stories in breakthrough ways. We’ve supported some of the world’s most watched productions and live events in sports, entertainment, concerts, festivals, film, TV and more. For over 40 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live production, live events, and virtual production solutions for them, anytime, anywhere. Put simply, we bring content to life.

What you will do:

• Programming knowledge of Evertz EQX baseband router. Working knowledge of Grass Valley Kayenne switchers, Sony camera systems (HDC-2500 or better) and Calrec Apollo or Artemis audio consoles a plus.
• Familiarity with audio, visual, graphic and other systems used in mobile television facilities desirable.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in technical aspects of on site television production with progressive broadcast equipment.
• Ability to interface with clients and provide a high level of service and support.
• Must be willing and able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs., and be willing to seek assistance for anything over 50 lbs. (should not seek to do over 50 lbs. without assistance).
• Perform regular cleaning and inventory checks for the broadcast system/facility.
• Manage and monitor the broadcast system engineering operations at NEP Studios.
• Perform preventative maintenance and trouble shooting while executing changes and engineering updates on the broadcast system.
• Direct the activities of crew members related to the operation of the broadcast system.
• Follow through on repairs, inventory needs, and updates.
• Provide on-site client service and technical support.
• Maintain and file the proper expense reports and technical reports on a per show or other designated basis.
• Ensure proper set-up of cameras and other related video equipment.
• Configure and optimize multiple broadcast and satellite feed/receive links for audio and video quality.
• Monitor and adjust signals using state of the art equipment such as spectrum analyzers, video waveform monitors, and audio/video/data analyzers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Associates or Technical Degree preferred. Various forms of education and experience will be considered.
• 2 years of technical experience required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with video signal generating equipment.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with a live, multi-camera room preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production for major commercial and cable television networks.