Broadcast Engineer: Live Studio & Streaming Expert

Broadcast Management Group (BMG) a leading global broadcast production company focused on providing managed services to major broadcast networks, corporations, and studios. It is also a top producer of live multicamera news, sports, entertainment, and corporate broadcast productions. BMG has operations in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Las Vegas.

Broadcast Management Group (BMG) is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to support our managed services client at a full‑time broadcast network production facility in Chicago. In this role, you will report to the Executive Director and be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting broadcast equipment within the production facility, supporting live and live‑to‑tape studio productions, and ensuring clean signal transmission in and out of the facility.

The ideal candidate is technically sharp, dependable under pressure, and passionate about the craft of broadcast engineering. You will play a hands‑on role in day‑to‑day technical operations while contributing to system upgrades, equipment maintenance, and future technical expansion planning.

Essential Functions

Provide technical production support within the facility environment and ensure all broadcast equipment is operating correctly at all times

Oversee live transmissions during studio productions to ensure a clean, accurate feed is received and distributed

Support live and on‑demand video streaming operations

Manage the facility's Asset Management System, ensuring accurate and up‑to‑date records

Engineer and maintain master control and playout systems for the facility

Perform equipment maintenance as needed, scheduling work outside of planned programming timeslots to minimize disruption

Support production staff in both studio and remote production environments

Maintain a positive, professional working environment by communicating effectively with co‑workers, supervisors, clients, and vendors

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

1–3 years of hands‑on broadcast engineering experience in a professional production environment

Solid understanding of live production workflows, signal flow, and broadcast technical operations

Knowledge of master control systems and broadcast transmission practicesExperience supporting video streaming, both live and on‑demand

Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve technical issues quickly and decisively in a live environment

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including late shifts and weekends, as production demands require

Ability to travel as needed for remote productions

Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate equipment records and inventory logs

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a production team

Nice to Have

Experience working within a managed services or embedded client‑site production environment

Experience reviewing AutoCAD drawings, rack elevations, signal flow diagrams, and infrastructure documentation

Familiarity with live linear network operations

Background in both studio and remote/field production engineering

Experience assisting with broadcast infrastructure upgrades and system expansion projects

Strong communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with production and client teams

Why BMG
At BMG, you'll be part of a team redefining how broadcast engineering and managed services come together. We pair cutting‑edge technology with exceptional talent to deliver world‑class results for leading networks, corporations, and institutions. This is an opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in a dynamic, always‑on broadcast environment, with the support of a national organization behind you.

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