Broadcast Engineer Job at Optomi in Stamford

Overview
4x10-hour shifts (Rotational – Days/Nights/Weekends). Shift Options: Sun–Wed OR Wed–Sat

Optomi, in partnership with a leading sports production company, is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to support live production environments and ensure the reliability of broadcast systems. This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing broadcast technology across a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment. The Broadcast Engineer will support production systems, workstations, and streaming devices to ensure seamless content delivery. This role involves troubleshooting hardware and software issues, maintaining broadcast infrastructure, and monitoring video delivery performance across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate is technically versatile, thrives in live production environments, and can handle a wide range of responsibilities.

Benefits

Hands-on experience supporting live sports production environments!

Exposure to modern broadcast, streaming, and networking technologies!

Collaborative team environment with strong learning and growth opportunities!

Experience

Experience working in broadcast, AV, or media production environments

Strong understanding of video/audio signal flow and routing

Knowledge of networking fundamentals (IPv4, closed networks)

Familiarity with streaming and transport protocols (Multicast, Unicast, RTP, UDP, SRT)

Experience with Windows systems and exposure to Linux-based environments

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities

Support and maintain broadcast systems, production hardware, and workstations

Troubleshoot hardware, software, and connectivity issues across production environments

Maintain and update devices such as PCs, monitors, Apple TVs, Rokus, tablets, and mobile devices

Validate content delivery across various endpoints and platforms

Monitor video delivery metrics, KPIs, and distribution health (CDN, bandwidth, etc.)

Assist with setup and configuration of closed networks and IP-based systems

Provide ad hoc technical support across multiple teams

Manage and resolve tickets through systems like Jira

Ensure all systems are up-to-date and operating efficiently

Qualifications

Experience in broadcast, AV, or similar technical environments

Understanding of signal flow, routing, and video/audio formats

Networking fundamentals including IPv4 configuration and closed network setup

Familiarity with multicast/unicast and streaming protocols (RTP, UDP, SRT)

Basic system administration experience (Windows/Linux, command line)

Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends

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