Technical Production Engineer - New York

ByteDance; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Production Engineer, where you'll lead the technical execution of live events and studio productions. This hybrid role combines hands-on engineering with production management, ensuring flawless delivery of broadcasts and events. If you have a passion for technology and a knack for real-time troubleshooting, this position offers a dynamic environment where your skills will shine. Collaborate with talented teams, manage cutting-edge AV systems, and contribute to innovative productions that inspire creativity and enrich lives. Be part of a mission-driven organization that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

10 paid holidays per year

10 paid sick days per year

17 days of Paid Personal Time

Qualifications

• Expertise in signal routing, audio mixing, and video switching essential.
• 5+ years experience in live broadcast engineering or event technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer for live broadcasts, events, and multi-camera productions.
• Design and implement AV workflows, manage switching and graphics.

Skills

Signal Routing

Audio Mixing

Video Switching

Camera Operation

Real-time Troubleshooting

AV Systems

Streaming Protocols

Education

5+ years in studio production or live broadcast engineering

Tools

Blackmagic ATEM

vMix

OBS

Adobe Creative Suite

LiveU

AWS Elemental

Job description

Technical Production Engineer - New York

Technical Production Engineer - New York

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Responsibilities
Team Introduction
The Global Production Solutions team is a full-service event production group that partners with internal teams across the organization to deliver best-in-class in-house, in-studio, and external event execution.
We are seeking a Technical Production Engineer to lead the technical execution of studio productions, on-location events, live streams, and broadcasts. This hybrid role blends technical direction, hands-on engineering, and production management. The ideal candidate is a flexible, detail-oriented professional with expertise in signal routing, audio mixing, video switching, and camera operation. Responsibilities include managing live feeds and graphics, supporting remote contributors, and maintaining all production systems to ensure flawless delivery.

Responsibilities
- Act as lead engineer during live broadcasts, events, podcasts, and multi-camera productions, serving as both show and technical director when required.
- Design and implement AV and broadcast workflows, including signal routing, streaming configurations, and equipment setup.
- Operate and manage switching, graphics, and effects using tools such as Blackmagic ATEM, vMix, OBS, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Monitor and adjust audio/video signals to maintain broadcast standards and resolve issues in real time during live productions.
- Configure, maintain, and upgrade studio, control room, and AV systems, including setups for large-scale events and meetings.
- Collaborate with producers, directors, and vendors to plan and execute productions, documenting workflows and ensuring technical readiness.
- Train and support staff on studio equipment and production workflows; establish and maintain best practices.
- Travel up to 20% of the year to support offsite productions as needed.

Key Competencies
- Excellent real-time troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Strong understanding of signal flow (SDI, NDI, Dante, AES/EBU, analog audio) and broadcast standards (e.g., SMPTE, EBU).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under pressure in fast-paced, live production environments.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; able to engage stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
- Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and a proactive mindset in navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities.
- Solutions-oriented thinker with a commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence.
- Professional, client-focused, and reliable under live event and hybrid production conditions.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in studio production, live broadcast engineering, or event technical direction.
- Proficiency with AV systems, audio engineering, video switchers, and streaming encoders (e.g., vMix, OBS, LiveU, AWS Elemental).
- Hands-on experience with Blackmagic Design tools, Adobe Creative Suite, and technical production workflows.
- Familiarity with streaming protocols (RTMP, SRT, HLS) and remote/hybrid event platforms.
- Availability for flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends during live events.

Preferred Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead corporate broadcasts, video productions, and live/hybrid events from both technical and creative perspectives.
- Experience designing, troubleshooting, and repairing AV and broadcast systems across studio and field environments.
- Skilled in visual effects for live production, including chromakeying and keying techniques.
- Familiarity with remote production tools and collaborative virtual production platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to stay ahead of evolving technologies, media platforms, and broadcast standards.

About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.


Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.


Reasonable Accommodation
ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request


Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $125155 - $219555 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
3. Exercising sound judgment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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