Broadcast Engineer (Facility Based)

NEP Group•Stamford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

You might not know our name, but youve probably seen our work on stage, on screen or on the field. Our technology solutions and unique Global Production Ecosystem empower content creators and rights holders to tell their stories in breakthrough ways. Weve supported some of the worlds most watched productions and live events in sports, entertainment, concerts, festivals, film, TV and more. For over 35 years our clients have trusted us to deliver live production, live events, and virtual production solutions for them, anytime, anywhere. Put simply, we bring content to life. Purpose: The purpose of this position is to lead and actively support the daily broadcast operations and REMI workflows of the MLS facilities located in Stamford, Connecticut, providing hands-on broadcast engineering, technical system maintenance, and real-time troubleshooting to ensure reliable performance, meet client requirements, and operate up to NEP standards.

Requirements

Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Stamford, Connecticut.
Technical or B.S./Electronics field or Engineering preferred, however various combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Valid US Passport is required.
5+ years of experience working in television production technology with progressive managerial responsibility.
Demonstrated knowledge of technology, equipment, facilities, and production for major commercial and cable television networks.
Supervisory experience required; including project coordination, sales support, and other related activity.
Ability to interface with clients and provide a high level of service and support.
Must be willing and able to travel to NEPs events as scheduled.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical expert in supporting the core system and infrastructure for the facility side of a large REMI production.
Support, maintain & troubleshoot technical workflows in the MLS facility in Stamford, CT.
Support REMI Audio & Video check-in workflows for each event.
Monitor broadcast signals and troubleshoot technical issues to minimize downtime.
Respond quickly to technical issues during live broadcasts.
Work with the Engineering Management Team to plan, coordinate, and assist with other engineering projects.
Maintain documentation, schematics, and as-built drawings.
Coordinate with NEP datacenter engineers and field engineers to integrate systems, troubleshoot issues, and optimize live broadcast infrastructure.
Collaborate with MLS staff and external vendors to coordinate equipment, workflows, and technical requirements.
Serve as technical expert supporting the core production, transmission, ad insertion, and monitoring systems for Live Streaming Operations.
Complete technical reports for each event to ensure equipment needs/issues are met and resolved.
Coordinate equipment needs by working closely with clients, operators, and managers.
Maintain and file the proper expense reports for every event or other designated basis.
Assist with providing technical support for new builds and system upgrades, in cooperation with the Engineering and Systems Integration teams.
Track NEP broadcast equipment inventory, lifecycle, and spare parts.