Senior Live Broadcast Engineer – Highlights & Streaming

NY 411; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports and media organization is seeking a Senior Broadcast Support Engineer to provide hands-on technical support for live production and streaming operations. This role involves configuring and maintaining EVS systems, troubleshooting issues during live events, and collaborating with production teams to deliver live highlights effectively. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise and experience in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of technical engineering experience in live broadcast, sports production, or streaming operations.
• Experience integrating EVS with asset management and file-based workflows.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, live production environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and technical support for EVS replay systems.
• Troubleshoot EVS and streaming-related issues in real time.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure smooth delivery of live highlights.

Skills

Hands-on experience with EVS systems

Strong knowledge of live production workflows

Familiarity with streaming technologies

Strong troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

College degree in Communications/Engineering or related field

Tools

EVS systems (XT‑VIA, XT3/XT4K)

Encoders

Transcoders

Job description

A leading sports and media organization is seeking a Senior Broadcast Support Engineer to provide hands-on technical support for live production and streaming operations. This role involves configuring and maintaining EVS systems, troubleshooting issues during live events, and collaborating with production teams to deliver live highlights effectively. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise and experience in high-pressure environments.