Senior Live Sports Broadcast Engineer, Game Production

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

Job summary

A leading sports broadcasting company is seeking a Senior Broadcast Engineer to design and implement critical broadcast systems for live production. This position requires 4-7 years of experience in live broadcast and strong troubleshooting skills. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Communications or Engineering and have hands-on experience with broadcast technologies. The role involves collaboration across various teams and the flexibility to work under tight deadlines, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of technical engineering experience in live broadcast, sports production, or streaming operations.
• Hands-on experience with common broadcast systems including replay and live playout servers.
• Strong knowledge of live production workflows, including replay, highlights, and content distribution.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and commission broadcast systems for live entertainment.
• Engage with vendors to develop systems design and strategies.
• Perform on-call, on-site remote emergency troubleshooting and repairs.

Skills

Technical engineering experience

Troubleshooting skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

College degree in Communications/Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Broadcast systems

Job description

A leading sports broadcasting company is seeking a Senior Broadcast Engineer to design and implement critical broadcast systems for live production. This position requires 4-7 years of experience in live broadcast and strong troubleshooting skills. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Communications or Engineering and have hands-on experience with broadcast technologies. The role involves collaboration across various teams and the flexibility to work under tight deadlines, including nights and weekends.