Broadcast Studio Engineer

NEP Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced broadcast engineer to support on-site television production. The role involves handling baseband routing, camera systems, and audio/visual facilities for live events and productions.

The candidate should have strong experience with multi-camera rooms, broadcast equipment, and client-facing service, with the ability to perform maintenance and support across NEP Studios’ systems.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Program Evertz EQX baseband router.
• Operate Grass Valley Kayenne switchers and Sony HDC-2500 cameras.
• Interface with clients and provide high level of service.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of broadcast system.
• Manage and monitor broadcast system engineering operations at NEP Studios.
• Direct crew activities and ensure proper set-up of equipment.
• Maintain expense and technical reports per show.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Evertz EQX

Grass Valley Kayenne

Sony HDC-2500+

Calrec Apollo/Artemis

On-site broadcast tech

Client interface

Physical strength

Education

Associates or Technical Degree preferred

Job description

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.