Junior Broadcast Engineer Job at Broadcast Management Group Inc in Chicago

Junior Broadcast Engineer

BMG is hiring a Junior Broadcast Engineer to support a managed broadcast and streaming facility in Chicago. You'll keep master control, live production, transmission and streaming systems running, and help the team build smarter, faster ways of working. This role suits someone who solves problems on their own, picks up new tools quickly, and is curious about how AI and automation can make engineering work more efficient. You'll take daily direction from the Lead Engineer and grow into BMG projects beyond this facility.
Essential functions including, but not limited to:
Operations and support:
Provide technical support for production facilities and keep all equipment running correctly
Support live transmissions and on-demand and live video streaming
Go on remote shoots to provide technical support as needed
Perform equipment maintenance outside planned programming windows
Master control:
Help engineering build, load and verify the daily playout schedule in master control
Maintain master control systems, including playout servers, automation, routing and on-air monitoring
Monitor on-air output and respond quickly to playout, signal or automation faults
Schedule maintenance windows around the program schedule so updates never affect air
Keep master control documentation, procedures and change logs current
Troubleshooting:
Diagnose and resolve signal, network and equipment faults quickly and methodically, often during live air
Escalate clearly and early: notify the Lead Engineer of on-air issues while working the fix, with details to follow
Document root causes and fixes so recurring problems are prevented, not just repaired
Efficiency and AI:
Use AI tools and scripting to speed up routine work such as log review, documentation, checklists and reporting
Identify repetitive manual tasks and propose ways to automate or streamline them
Help build and maintain clear runbooks, system documentation and knowledge-base articles
Asset and inventory management:
Manage the Asset Management System
Check equipment in and out of the building and maintain inventory logs
Growth:
Assist with planned system upgrades and expansion
Cross-train on other roles and train to work on BMG projects
Who we're looking for:
Self-starter: you see what needs doing and do it without waiting to be told, then report back
Troubleshooter: you stay calm under live pressure, isolate problems step by step, and own them to resolution
Efficiency-minded: you look for the faster, more reliable way and aren't satisfied with "that's how we've always done it"
AI-curious: you already use tools like ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot, or are eager to learn how they can help engineering work
Clear communicator: you keep your lead and production informed in real time, in plain language
Qualifications:
Required:
1-3 years in broadcast engineering, live production, or a related technical role (or equivalent training)
Working knowledge of video and audio signal flow (SDI, IP video, embedded audio)
Basic networking skills: IP addressing, VLANs, switches
Comfort using AI tools to research, document and solve problems
Able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends around live programming
Preferred:
Experience with live streaming and transport (SRT, RIST, NDI) and OTT or CDN workflows
Familiarity with Ross Video, Grass Valley, Evertz, Dante or RTS intercom
Scripting experience (Python, Bash or PowerShell) or interest in automation
Experience with asset management or inventory systems
Degree or certification in broadcast technology, electronics, IT or a related field