Engineer

MLB NETWORK; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Company 401K plan

Paid time off & holidays

Family leave benefits

Commuter benefits

MLB Store discounts

Disability benefits

Life & accidental insurance

Employee assistance programs

Training & development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MLB Network is seeking an experienced engineer to support studio production and transmission workflows in Secaucus, NJ. You will help maintain studio environments, postproduction systems, and graphics/transmission tech, with opportunities to improve systems and troubleshoot complex issues.

The role requires familiarity with SMPTE 2110, video codecs, and networking, plus the ability to work nights or weekends. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required; AutoCAD is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of experience.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience supporting studio and postproduction environments.
• Experience with production switchers, multi-viewer systems, large scale audio consoles and intercoms.
• Basic computer & networking skills; AutoCAD knowledge a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving with a willingness to learn.
• Advanced knowledge of SMPTE 2110 and related broadcast systems.
• Familiarity with MPEG2, H.264/AVC, HEVC codecs and video transmission formats.
• Understanding fiber optic and copper networking technologies.
• Self-starter and team player; able to maintain confidentiality.
• Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays; able to sit/stand for long periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain multiple studio production environments.
• Support large postproduction and SAN systems.
• Support advanced television graphics systems.
• Support transmission systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Studio/postproduction support

Production switchers/intercoms

Office & networking basics

Troubleshooting

SMPTE 2110

Video codecs & transmission

Networking tech

Self-starter/team player

Confidentiality

Flexible hours

Physical ability

Manual dexterity

Auditory/visual skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

This is a wide-ranging position that contributes to the department responsible for supporting systems involved in studio production and transmission. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to learn independently, a tenacity for evaluating and improving systems, exceptional troubleshooting skills, and an understanding of signal flow and production tools.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain multiple studio production environments.
• Support large postproduction and SAN systems.
• Support advanced television graphics systems.
• Support transmission systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications And Skills

• The position requires 3-5 years of hands‑on experience supporting studio and postproduction environments.
• Experience supporting production switchers, multi‑viewer systems, large scale audio consoles, and intercom systems.
• The applicant should have basic computer and networking skills, including Microsoft Office Suite AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Advanced knowledge of current and future television systems and formats, including SMPTE 2110.
• An understanding of common video compression standards (MPEG2, H.264/AVC, HEVC) as well as video transmission protocols/formats (MPEG2 transport stream, SCTE35, ASI, RTP, SRT, RIST) is a plus.
• Understanding of fiber optic and copper networking technologies.
• The candidate should be a self‑starter and a team player.
• Must be detail oriented, meticulous and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate the tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required in the pressurized environment of live televison.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Possess the manual dexterity needed to effectively create required work product.
• Possess the visual acuity needed to effectively create required work product.
• Possess the auditory acuity needed to effectively create required work product.
• Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location.

Education

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent level of experience.

Position Reports To

• Sr. Manager, Engineering

Pay Range

$90,000 - $100,000

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB Network considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB Network believes in providing a competitive benefits package for its employees.

Top MLB Network Perks & Benefits

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Company Contributed 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Family Leave Benefits
• Commuter Benefits
• Discounts at MLB Store | com
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why MLB Network?

MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans, with studios located in Secaucus, N.J., just minutes from New York City. Featuring live regular season game telecasts, original programming, highlights, insights and analysis from the best in the business, MLB Network produces baseball content for delivery to multiple media platforms. Cutting‑edge technology is used to create MLB Network's Emmy Award‑winning programming via roles in live studio and remote production, operations, engineering, media management, creative services, social media and others.

MLB Network is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also only consider qualified applicants’ criminal histories when required by legal requirements.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at [e-mail]. Requests received for non‑disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.