Studio Production Systems Engineer

MLB NETWORK; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Company 401K plan

Paid time off & holidays

Family leave benefits

Commuter benefits

MLB Store discounts

Disability benefits

Life & accidental insurance

Employee assistance programs

Training & development programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MLB Network is seeking an experienced engineer to support studio production and transmission workflows in Secaucus, NJ. You will help maintain studio environments, postproduction systems, and graphics/transmission tech, with opportunities to improve systems and troubleshoot complex issues.

The role requires familiarity with SMPTE 2110, video codecs, and networking, plus the ability to work nights or weekends. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required; AutoCAD is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of experience.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience supporting studio and postproduction environments.
• Experience with production switchers, multi-viewer systems, large scale audio consoles and intercoms.
• Basic computer & networking skills; AutoCAD knowledge a plus.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving with a willingness to learn.
• Advanced knowledge of SMPTE 2110 and related broadcast systems.
• Familiarity with MPEG2, H.264/AVC, HEVC codecs and video transmission formats.
• Understanding fiber optic and copper networking technologies.
• Self-starter and team player; able to maintain confidentiality.
• Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays; able to sit/stand for long periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain multiple studio production environments.
• Support large postproduction and SAN systems.
• Support advanced television graphics systems.
• Support transmission systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Studio/postproduction support

Production switchers/intercoms

Office & networking basics

Troubleshooting

SMPTE 2110

Video codecs & transmission

Networking tech

Self-starter/team player

Confidentiality

Flexible hours

Physical ability

Manual dexterity

Auditory/visual skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

MLB Network is seeking an experienced engineer to support studio production and transmission workflows in Secaucus, NJ. You will help maintain studio environments, postproduction systems, and graphics/transmission tech, with opportunities to improve systems and troubleshoot complex issues.

The role requires familiarity with SMPTE 2110, video codecs, and networking, plus the ability to work nights or weekends. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required; AutoCAD is a plus.