Assistant Broadcast Engineer
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
New York Racing Association
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Telecoms Engineering, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Title: Assistant Broadcast Engineer
Employee Status: Regular Full Time
Work From Home Option: Not Applicable
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job OverviewThe assistant broadcast engineer works closely with the EIC and other engineers to ensure that all aspects of television broadcasts are technically sound, including cameras, studios, interconnections, and broadcast control rooms. Position services both in-venue and network television broadcasts. Some travel may be required to setup remote studio locations. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Essential Functions- Setup and teardown of all broadcast equipment when moving between tracks
- Assists parking trailers when moving to a new site
- Assists with connecting infrastructure after a move including, cabling, wires, etc.
- Tests out fiber optic connections
- Holds to help build cameras when necessary
- Assists with any camera issues
- Assists with multiviewer setup, changes and troubleshooting
- Responsible for maintaining cable cam systems, including setup, teardown and troubleshooting
- Setup remote robotic cameras
- Assists with wireless video and audio signals
- Assists with transmission checks and troubleshoots transmission issues
- Responsible for generating reports on broken equipment and tracks progress of repair
- Assists with general maintenance of mobile broadcast units
- Assists audio engineering team when needed
- Maintaining fiber and copper cables
- Knowledge of fiber optic systems
- Knowledge of mechanical systems
- Able to diagnose camera issues
- Understand signal flow
- Basic IP knowledge
- Understands routing, switching and multiviewer systems
- Knowledge of land-based RF systems
- CDL
- High school or equivalent diploma
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
This role is physical in nature with continuous standing and occasional lifting of television and technical equipment.
Pay Range / Salary$75,000 - $95,000
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