Media Engineer

TEKsystems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,390 - 88,166; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transit benefits

PTO

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Media Engineer in New York, NY to support and maintain editing, streaming, graphics, and production technology environments used for daily broadcast and digital content delivery. The role covers live broadcasts, streaming platforms, VOD distribution, and post-production operations.

Ideal candidates have a background in broadcast technology or media engineering, with experience in IP video and media infrastructure technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting broadcast, media, production, or streaming environments.
• Linux administration experience.
• Windows and Windows Server support experience.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and support post-production systems and facilities.
• Support Evertz Magnum routing systems and SMPTE ST 2110 workflows.
• Maintain and troubleshoot live broadcast, streaming, VOD, and radio workflows.
• Assist with technology upgrades, deployments, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop workflow improvements and technical solutions for operational teams.
• Partner with vendors during troubleshooting and implementation efforts.
• Create technical documentation, user guides, and support materials.
• Produce technical diagrams and workflow documentation.
• Support content acquisition, production, and distribution environments.

Skills

Broadcast support

Linux admin

Windows support

VMware ESXi

Networking concepts

Media workflows

Troubleshooting

Education

Engineering/Tech degree or certs

Tools

Avid Media Composer

Nexis

MediaCentral

Interplay

Adobe Creative Cloud

AWS/Azure

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Media Engineer to support and maintain editing, streaming, graphics, and production technology environments used for daily broadcast and digital content delivery. This role will support critical media workflows across live broadcasts, streaming platforms, VOD distribution, and post-production operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in broadcast technology, media engineering, or production support who is looking to grow their experience with cutting-edge IP video and media infrastructure technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and support post-production systems and facilities
• Support Evertz Magnum routing systems and SMPTE ST 2110 workflows
• Maintain and troubleshoot live broadcast, streaming, VOD, and radio workflows
• Assist with technology upgrades, deployments, and infrastructure projects
• Develop workflow improvements and technical solutions for operational teams
• Partner with vendors during troubleshooting and implementation efforts
• Create technical documentation, user guides, and support materials
• Produce technical diagrams and workflow documentation
• Support content acquisition, production, and distribution environments

Required Skills

• Experience supporting broadcast, media, production, or streaming environments
• Linux administration experience
• Windows and Windows Server support experience
• VMware or VMware ESXi experience
• Knowledge of networking concepts including IP addressing, VLANs, and routing
• Experience supporting media workflows, digital content, or video production technologies
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• SMPTE ST 2110 experience
• Evertz Magnum experience
• Avid Media Composer, Nexis, MediaCentral, or Interplay experience
• Adobe Creative Cloud troubleshooting and support
• AWS and/or Azure exposure
• VMware Horizon or VDI experience
• Shared storage and asset management systems
• Experience supporting streaming and VOD platforms
• Knowledge of workflow automation tools such as Vantage, BPM, or Pulse IT
• Experience creating technical documentation and workflow diagrams

Preferred background

• Broadcast Engineering
• Media Engineering
• Production Technology Support
• Live Production Operations
• Video Streaming Infrastructure
• Digital Media Technology

Education Technical certification, vocational training, or degree in Engineering, Computer Technology, Electronic Technology, Broadcast Technology, or a related field preferred.

*Job Type & Location*

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

*Pay and Benefits*

The pay range for this position is $54.00 - $64.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

*Workplace Type*

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

*Application Deadline*

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

*San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:* Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

*Massachusetts Lie Detector:* It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):* We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.