Show Engineer

Type

Contract/Temp

55.00 - 59.00 USD per hour

The Show Engineer is someone who thrives in the day‑of‑show live experience, responsible for running live broadcasts and supporting live show infrastructure across 7+ studio sites and broadcast venues. As the primary engineering contact for assigned shows and events, the Show Engineer will partner with the Technician, Producer, and Studio Engineering teams to deliver high‑quality workflows and maintain broadcast standards.

Platform Delivery:

• Oversee engineering needs for live broadcasts, including infrastructure maintenance and monitoring broadcast standards across multiple studios
• Serve as the first escalation point for technical issues during assigned shows and events, addressing incidents and escalating complex issues to Sr. Engineers as necessary
• Maintain uninterrupted studio uptime for events and shows, supporting live operators and producers
• Communicate and manage changes in the studio environment

Media Workflows:

• Document and implement studio standards and media infrastructure to meet show deliverables
• Develop and manage operational runbooks for different show types in collaboration with Sr. Engineers

Studio Builds:

• Assist with venue and studio builds in alignment with provided plans and media team requirements

Technical Focus:

• Support the lifecycle management of broadcast hardware, including setup and testing of studio systems for productions
• Troubleshoot and manage live encodes from remote events, studio shoots, and production spaces
• Gather data and assess the effectiveness of the media platform
• Provide direct support for live productions, including off‑site events (travel may be required)
• Implement and manage REMI workflows and efficient live video workflows, encoding procedures, and streaming protocols

Production Support:

• Provide direct support for live productions, including off‑site events (travel may be required)
• Participate in pre‑production meetings to intake technical requirements for various high‑priority events
• Other duties as assigned

• Deep understanding of the live program production process and a strong sense of urgency in solving customer requests to ensure timely resolution
• Familiarity with emerging IP media technologies such as SMPTE 2022‑6, ST2110, AES‑67, Dante audio, and NMOS IS‑04‑05‑06
• Proficiency in network IP protocols, including AVC/HEVC, RTMPS, RIST, JPEG‑2000, H264/5, SRT, NDI, and stream analytics
• Operational knowledge of video storage solutions and cloud‑based broadcast infrastructure
• Ability to manage and troubleshoot broadcast hardware and live encodes
• Strong documentation skills for maintaining system as‑builts, workflows, and general documentation
• Ability to gather data, measure platform effectiveness, and implement improvements
• Effective communication skills for interacting with end users, business owners, developers, systems engineers, and executives
• Ability to translate complex technical needs into clear customer outcomes
• Proactive approach to troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in high‑pressure environments
• Strong collaborative skills, with experience working closely with cross‑functional teams, including technical producers, broadcast engineers, and account managers
• Ability to facilitate effective teamwork and maintain positive working relationships with various stakeholders involved in live streaming projects

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in broadcast and AV systems engineering, and/or studio production environments
• 3+ years’ experience in live video delivery
• Technical Project Management or similar credentials, demonstrating advanced project management skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Broadcast Technology, IT, Media Production, Audio/Video Engineering, Communications, or a related discipline is preferred

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