Live Broadcast Engineer
We are seeking experienced Live Broadcast Engineer to support on-site live broadcast operations. This role is responsible for ensuring broadcast quality, commercial execution, sponsorship fulfillment, and continuity of live programming in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality assurance checks on incoming and outgoing media content to ensure technical and editorial readiness.
- Monitor and maintain the integrity of live video and audio feeds throughout broadcasts.
- Execute commercial breaks and sponsorship elements accurately and on schedule.
- Manage playlists and logs in real time, including adjustments for schedule changes and live-event delays.
- Troubleshoot automation and operational issues during live broadcasts.
- Track sponsorship placements and ensure contractual obligations are met.
- Prepare detailed post-event and exception reports.
- Communicate effectively with operations, engineering, and production teams regarding on-air issues.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy, compliance, and professionalism in a live broadcast environment.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in broadcast master control, transmission, or live media operations.
- Strong quality assurance and real-time troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a live production environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- High level of reliability, accountability, and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting live sports broadcasts.
- Familiarity with broadcast automation systems and playlist management.
- Experience creating operational, compliance, or client-facing reports.
Preferred Technical Experience
Experience with one or more of the following:
- Florical
- Imagine Communications (Harris/ADC)
- Evertz (PowerView, MAGNUM)
- Harmonic
- Pebble
- Grass Valley
- Ross Video
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a dependable broadcast professional who thrives in a live operations environment, can adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and consistently delivers accurate, high-quality results.
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