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Tennis Channel · 3 weeks ago

Broadcast Engineer

Santa Monica, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

Tennis Channel is seeking an experienced Broadcast Engineer to service, maintain, and innovate within their live sports broadcast environment. The role involves supporting live studio productions and ensuring the seamless delivery of sports programming while maintaining broadcast systems and providing technical support.

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Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and hands-on troubleshooting of a wide array of video, audio, and IT equipment—both on-site and at remote production locations

Maintain and update broadcast IP-based systems, including software, hardware, and LAN applications across the facility

Support and train engineering staff on Avid systems, automation platforms, production control, master control, transmission, and digital operations center workflows

Respond to technical issues involving broadcast or computer systems—including during off-hours and emergencies

Ensure all software systems remain updated and compliant with licensing and corporate IT security standards

Uphold a high standard of engineering practices by adhering to OSHA safety rules, installing equipment per CAD designs, executing clean cable management and labeling, and maintaining comprehensive documentation and SOPs

Collaborate with leadership on future infrastructure planning, budgeting, and equipment upgrades

Provide flexible shift coverage based on production needs—including early mornings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and swing shifts

Travel periodically to support remote productions and live tennis tournaments throughout the year

Qualification

Broadcast television engineeringAvid systemsSMPTE 2110 systemsEVS systemsCloud-based media workflowsAutomation systemsCommunication skillsLeadership abilityTeam-first mentality

Required

Minimum 5 years of experience in broadcast television engineering

Proven leadership ability and exceptional communication skills

Strong understanding of modern broadcast technology and a team-first mentality

Extensive experience with Avid, EVS, and cloud-based media workflows, including media archiving and storage

Expertise in automation systems for live production, master control, transmission, and streaming

Hands-on experience with installation and optimization of SMPTE 2110 broadcast systems

Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule as business demands, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

Participation in a retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Company

Tennis Channel

Tennis Channel (www.tennischannel.com), which is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, is the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle.

Founded in 2001

Santa Monica, California, USA

51-200 employees