Mobile Unit Broadcast Engineer — Field Tech (Travel Required)

NEP Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NEP Group, a global leader in live production technology, is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to join its team in the United States. The role focuses on managing the mobile unit operations at remote events, performing maintenance and engineering updates, and providing on-site technical support.

Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of broadcast engineering experience, an associates or engineering degree, and familiarity with broadcast routers and cameras.

Qualifications

• Associates or Technical degree in Electronics or Engineering field preferred.
• 2 - 5 years' experience in broadcast engineering or related position, however a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated knowledge of broadcast technology, equipment, facilities, and production for major commercial and cable television networks.
• Programming knowledge of either Lawo Arista IP router or Evertz EQX, Utah Scientific or Pesa HD baseband routers. Working knowledge of Grass Valley Kayenne switchers, Sony camera systems (HDC-2500 or better) and Calrec Apollo or Artemis audio consoles a plus.
• Familiarity with audio, visual, graphic and other systems used in mobile television facilities desirable.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in technical aspects of onsite television production with progressive broadcast equipment.
• Ability to interface with clients and provide a high level of service and support.
• Must be willing and able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs and be willing to seek assistance for anything over 50 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to travel - travel is required throughout the year.
• Ability to deliver superior service and build lasting relationships by demonstrating NEP’s Core Values: innovative, one team, passion, and integrity

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the mobile unit broadcast engineering operations at remote events.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting while executing changes and engineering updates on the mobile unit.
• Perform regular cleaning and inventory checks for the mobile unit.
• Track and report on equipment and system repair and maintenance status.
• Direct the activities of crew members related to the operation of the mobile unit.
• Follow through on repairs, inventory needs, and updates.
• Provide on-site client service and technical support.
• Maintain and file the proper expense reports and technical reports on a per show or other designated basis.

Skills

Broadcast engineering

On-site client service

Technical reporting

Travel readiness

Education

Associates degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Lawo Arista

Evertz EQX

Utah Scientific

Pesa HD

Grass Valley Kayenne

Sony HDC-2500

Calrec Artemis

Job description

NEP Group, a global leader in live production technology, is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to join its team in the United States. The role focuses on managing the mobile unit operations at remote events, performing maintenance and engineering updates, and providing on-site technical support.

Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of broadcast engineering experience, an associates or engineering degree, and familiarity with broadcast routers and cameras.