Job Category: Engineering
Job Type: Freelance
Job Location: Remote
Location: [Remote]
Job Type: Contract
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Broadcast Field Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of broadcast equipment. This role requires a deep understanding of broadcast engineering principles and the ability to work collaboratively with the production team to ensure seamless broadcast operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Install, and configure a wide range of broadcast equipment from manufacturers such as Sony, Panasonic, Grass Valley, and Blackmagic Design, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize downtime and ensure uninterrupted broadcast services.
- Collaborate closely with the production team to support live broadcasts and pre-recorded content, ensuring high-quality output.
- Conduct regular maintenance checks and updates on all broadcast equipment to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Provide technical support and training to production staff as needed.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend and implement improvements to broadcast systems.
- Ensure all broadcast operations adhere to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in using broadcast software and tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer.
- Knowledge of signal flow and broadcast systems integration.
- Familiarity with IP-based broadcast systems and remote production technologies.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience with RF transmission systems and satellite uplink/downlink operations.
- Certification in broadcast engineering (e.g., SBE Certified Broadcast Engineer) is a plus.
Understanding of video and audio codecs, compression techniques, and streaming protocols