Senior Broadcast Engineer

News12; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in broadcast media is seeking a Senior Broadcast Engineer to enhance their technical capabilities. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with at least 5 years of experience in broadcast engineering and live video production. You'll be responsible for maintaining and improving broadcast control room technology, troubleshooting issues, and managing projects in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment. Join a team that values innovation and excellence, and contribute to delivering high-quality news coverage to communities across New Jersey and beyond.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in broadcast engineering and live video production.
• Knowledge of technical production areas including studio equipment and RF systems.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical info clearly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all technical aspects of the broadcast facility are operational.
• Diagnose and resolve audio/video system and IT problems quickly.
• Create processes and workflows to support control room staff.

Skills

Broadcast Engineering

Live Video Production

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

Video Routers

Ross XPression Graphics

Ross Carbonite Switchers

Imagine Nexio Servers

RTS Intercoms

Digital Audio Consoles

AP ENPS

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About News 12

News 12 is an award-winning, hyper-local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut, and New Jersey. News 12 New York is our national streaming service for regional news, weather, and original content.

If you're committed to delivering high-quality news and storytelling with a hyper-local focus, we have positions available for both on- and off-air talent, with opportunities for development and growth.

Job Summary

The Senior Broadcast Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving broadcast control room technology and providing technical support to a 24/7 video streaming and production facility. The role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual with excellent communication, engineering, and production skills. This position involves working closely with production and editorial staff to troubleshoot issues and enhance workflows, as well as proactively managing projects and system upgrades.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure all technical aspects of the broadcast facility are operational, including troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of equipment, computers, and IP networks in a 24/7 environment.
2. Diagnose and resolve audio/video system and IT problems quickly, providing alternative solutions to meet production deadlines.
3. Contribute to the design, development, and deployment of complex broadcast video/audio and IT systems.
4. Troubleshoot day-to-day production system issues such as Video Routers, Ross XPression Graphics, Ross Carbonite Switchers, Imagine Nexio servers, RTS intercoms, digital audio consoles, etc.
5. Create processes and workflows to support control room staff and ensure smooth live broadcasts.
6. Identify and implement improvements to on-air production capabilities and workflows.
7. Foster a culture that enables staff to perform at their best.
8. This role requires on-call shifts for emergency support, with occasional night or weekend work on projects.

Qualifications

1. 5+ years of experience in broadcast engineering and live video production, with proven troubleshooting skills.
2. Proactive, flexible, and self-starting attitude, with the ability to learn new systems independently.
3. Knowledge of all technical production areas, including studio equipment, broadcast systems, servers, networks, RF systems, editing, and playout software/hardware.
4. Intermediate IT skills, including networking, IP configuration, and operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac).
5. Experience with newsroom systems like AP ENPS and related workflows is a plus.
6. Experience with CAD system drawing is a plus.
7. Ability to perform under pressure during live news situations.
8. Strong communication skills to convey technical info clearly to non-technical staff.
9. Ability to own tasks and see them through to completion.
10. Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. The company collects personal data for employment purposes, including background screening and compliance. Applicants will never be asked to pay money as part of the hiring process.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution