Live Broadcast & Streaming Engineer

State of Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services seeks a Communications Systems Specialist (Broadcast Engineer) to support the Illinois Office of Communication Information.

This role involves planning, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting sophisticated broadcast and communications systems, including satellite uplink/downlink, audio and video production, livestreaming, and web-based distribution.

Qualifications

• Four years of college with major coursework in electronic engineering, radio/television, telecommunications, or data processing.
• Four years of professional experience in communications systems designs.
• Two years of professional experience with Ku-Band Satellite Uplink/Downlink or livestreaming video to internet and social media.
• Working knowledge of satellite, audio/video equipment including broadcast consoles, mixing systems, and digital playback/automation systems.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel with overnight stays.

Skills

Communications systems design

Live event support

Education

Four years college in electronic engineering / radio & TV / telecom / data processing

Tools

Ku-Band Satellite Uplink/Downlink

Broadcast consoles

Livestreaming to internet

Job description

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services seeks a Communications Systems Specialist (Broadcast Engineer) to support the Illinois Office of Communication Information.

This role involves planning, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting sophisticated broadcast and communications systems, including satellite uplink/downlink, audio and video production, livestreaming, and web-based distribution.