Senior Broadcast Network Engineer – Live Sports

ProductionHUB; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AbelCine is seeking an experienced Senior Broadcast Network Engineer to support IP-based broadcast networking for live sports events in Inglewood, CA. The role focuses on SMPTE ST 2110 workflows and rapid on-site troubleshooting during rehearsals and live broadcasts.

The project is temporary, running roughly Sep 10, 2026 through Jan 10, 2027, with potential extension to playoffs. The ideal candidate brings enterprise networking expertise and hands-on live production experience.

Qualifications

• Senior, hands-on network engineering experience in live broadcast environments.
• Strong knowledge of IP-based broadcast workflows and SMPTE ST 2110.
• Experience with enterprise-grade network gear and real-time troubleshooting in high-pressure settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level network engineering and on-site support for live broadcasts and events.
• Engineer large-scale Layer 2/3 networks with QoS, VRFs, and segmentation.
• Troubleshoot SMPTE ST 2110, multicast, PTP timing, and related broadcast infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Broadcast Engineering, IT, and production teams under time-sensitive pressure.
• Escalate as needed and guide junior team members during rehearsals and events.

Skills

IP-based broadcast networking

SMPTE ST 2110

Cisco networking

Multicast networking

PTP timing

Routing & switching

Tools

Evertz Magnum

Ross workflow systems

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus

Catalyst Center

WLAN controllers

Job description

AbelCine is a full-service equipment and technology provider to the broadcast, production, and new media industries. We provide sales, finance, training, rental, and technical services to a professional customer base, with offices in New York and Los Angeles.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Broadcast Network Engineer to support the technology infrastructure behind live professional sports broadcasts at a major sports venue in Inglewood, California.

This is a hands‑on senior‑level engineering opportunity for a networking professional who thrives in the fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment of live sports and broadcast production. The successful candidate will provide on‑site technical support for mission‑critical broadcast and IT infrastructure, helping ensure the reliability and performance of the network systems supporting live events.

This is a temporary, project‑based engagement anticipated to run approximately September 10, 2026 through January 10, 2027, with the potential to extend into the playoffs if applicable.

Position Summary

The Senior Broadcast Network Engineer will support sophisticated broadcast and IT infrastructure in a live professional sports environment, with a particular focus on IP-based broadcast networking and SMPTE ST 2110 workflows.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in enterprise networking combined with hands‑on experience in live sports, broadcast, media, stadium, venue, or other mission‑critical live production environments. This individual must be comfortable troubleshooting complex systems in real time, working under significant time pressure, and collaborating closely with Broadcast Engineering, IT, production, and other technical teams.

The role will work extensively with Cisco, Evertz Magnum, Ross, and related broadcast and network infrastructure, serving as a senior technical resource when network reliability and rapid response are critical to live production.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert‑level network engineering and technical support for live professional sports broadcasts and events.
• Support Broadcast and IT teams across Cisco, Evertz Magnum, Ross, and related broadcast and network infrastructure.
• Engineer and troubleshoot large‑scale Layer 2 and Layer 3 network environments utilizing routing, switching, multicast, QoS, VRFs, and network segmentation.
• Support SMPTE ST 2110 broadcast networking, including multicast routing, PTP timing, and low‑latency media transport.
• Configure and troubleshoot multicast technologies, including IGMP, PIM Sparse Mode, SSM, and multicast boundary controls.
• Support Precision Time Protocol (PTP), IEEE 1588, and timing distribution for broadcast workflows.
• Support Cisco Catalyst, Nexus, UCS, Catalyst Center, Wireless LAN Controllers, and related infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VLANs, STP, EtherChannel, QoS, VRFs, ACLs, and multicast networking.
• Monitor network health and proactively identify and resolve performance, reliability, and security issues.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues during rehearsals and live events, including time‑sensitive issues that may directly impact broadcast operations.
• Collaborate closely with Broadcast Engineering, IT, production teams, and other technical stakeholders.
• Evaluate emerging networking technologies and recommend improvements to performance, resiliency, and scalability.
• Provide technical support during scheduled preparation, rehearsal, and maintenance days as needed.
• Serve as a senior technical escalation resource and provide guidance to other technical team members when necessary.