Freelance Broadcast Engineer

Christy Media Solutions; Connecticut; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the broadcast media industry is seeking a freelance Broadcast Engineer to support high-stakes live sports events. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in live broadcast systems, graphics integration, and technical troubleshooting, ensuring seamless production during critical broadcasts.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5+ years in live broadcast engineering or similar roles.
• Ability to read technical schematics and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee live on-air graphics delivery for multiple concurrent sports events.
• Troubleshoot complex video/audio signal flows across multiple platforms.
• Manage studio and remote production systems with precision.

Skills

Live broadcast engineering

Graphics systems expertise

Technical troubleshooting

IP/networking skills

Tools

Vizrt

Chyron

Ross

Evertz

Blackmagic

Job description

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Specialist Recruitment across Broadcast, Media & Video │ Senior Consultant @ Christy Media Solutions

Freelance Broadcast Engineer – Live Sports & Events

Are you a technically skilled broadcast engineer with a passion for live sports and event production? We’re seeking a freelance Broadcast Engineer to support high-stakes, fast-paced live broadcasts — covering up to 15 remote sporting events per day.

About the Role:

This freelance opportunity is ideal for a detail-driven professional with a strong foundation in live broadcast systems, graphics integration, and technical troubleshooting. You’ll supervise and collaborate with a team of on-site freelance engineers, ensure seamless graphics delivery, and handle live production challenges with confidence — especially during weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee live on-air graphics delivery for multiple concurrent sports events.
• Supervise, schedule, and mentor freelance engineering staff on-site.
• Troubleshoot complex video/audio signal flows across multiple platforms.
• Manage studio and remote production systems with precision.
• Ensure critical uptime and quality control in high-pressure environments.

Core Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years in live broadcast engineering or similar roles.
• Expertise in graphics systems (e.g., Vizrt, Chyron, Ross), SDI routing, and tally systems.
• Familiarity with video server systems, SCTE, GPI, and remote production workflows.
• Strong IP/networking skills and knowledge of storage systems.
• Hands-on experience with KVM, intercoms, and routing switchers (Evertz, Blackmagic).
• Ability to read technical schematics and construction documents.

Schedule & Location:

• Must be available for long shifts (10+ hours/day), evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• On-site work required in Stamford, CT.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Entertainment Providers, and Spectator Sports

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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