Lead Broadcast Systems Engineer

Major League Baseball; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Care

Company Contributed 401K Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Family Leave Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Discounts at MLB Store | com

Disability Benefits (short term and th

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Training & Development Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

MLB Network in Secaucus, NJ seeks an experienced broadcast systems specialist to support studio production and transmission environments. The role requires independent learning, strong troubleshooting, and knowledge of signal flow and production tools.

Responsibilities include maintaining studio environments, postproduction and SAN systems, graphics and transmission systems, vendor issue management, and high-level broadcast technology oversight.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience supporting studio and postproduction environments.
• Experience supporting production switchers, multi-viewer systems, large-scale audio consoles, and intercom systems.
• Basic computer and networking skills; AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; willingness to learn.
• Advanced knowledge of television systems and formats, including SMPTE 2110.
• Understanding of video compression standards (MPEG2, H.264/AVC, HEVC) and transmission formats (MPEG2 transport stream, SCTE35, ASI, RTP, SRT, RIST).
• Understanding of fiber optic and copper networking technologies.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Demonstrated tact and diplomacy in live television environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain multiple studio production environments.
• Support large postproduction and SAN systems.
• Support advanced television graphics systems.
• Support transmission systems.
• Manage assigned vendor issues until full resolution.
• Lead management of broadcast technologies at engineering and operations levels.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Studio environments experience

Troubleshooting skills

Self-starter & team player

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

MLB Network in Secaucus, NJ seeks an experienced broadcast systems specialist to support studio production and transmission environments. The role requires independent learning, strong troubleshooting, and knowledge of signal flow and production tools.

Responsibilities include maintaining studio environments, postproduction and SAN systems, graphics and transmission systems, vendor issue management, and high-level broadcast technology oversight.