Broadcast Engineer

NFL Media is currently looking for a Broadcast Engineer to work in our Media Services group at our new West Coast Headquarters in Inglewood, CA. As a new facility, it is utilizing ST-2110 as part of the infrastructure. Candidate must have 10+ years of previous experience working in a live broadcast production environment. Candidate needs to possess a strong work ethic, positive workplace approach, work well with others and adapt in a quickly changing production environment. Must be willing to work flexible schedules including overnights weekends and holidays.

Overview / Objective

NFL Media is currently looking for a Broadcast Engineer to work in our Media Services group at our new West Coast Headquarters in Inglewood, CA. As a new facility, it is utilizing ST-2110 as part of the infrastructure. Candidate must have 10+ years of previous experience working in a live broadcast production environment. Candidate needs to possess a strong work ethic, positive workplace approach, work well with others and adapt in a quickly changing production environment. Must be willing to work flexible schedules including overnights weekends and holidays.

Focus

This position’s main concentration is to support our audio and communications infrastructure for both in-house and remote locations. Experience with large-scale deployments and support is required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and system maintenance of technical facility, and complex broadcast video/audio and IT type production equipment and systems.
• Troubleshooting and system maintenance of broadcast audio environments. Including but not limited to: Intercom environment infrastructure, audio networks, audio consoles, hardware/software configuration, troubleshooting, and support.
• Ability to rapidly diagnose video system and IT problems and provide alternative solutions if needed to maintain production deadlines.
• Ability to comprehend complex concepts and workflows.
• Participate and contribute to the design, development and deployment of complex broadcast video/audio and IT type production equipment and systems.
• Participate and contribute to the training and ongoing education of Production personnel in the operation of complex broadcast video/audio and IT type production equipment and systems
• Must be able to lift heavy equipment for installation/maintenance when required
• Contribute to the training and ongoing education of Production personnel in the operation of complex broadcast video/audio and IT type production equipment and systems
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Computer/Storage/Networking/Applications
• Strong knowledge of Apple OS X client and server operating systems
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft client and server operating systems
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Premier and Quantum StorNext
• Knowledge of Unix, and Linux
• Knowledge of ASI encoding, decoding, and mux workflows
• Knowledge of video streaming protocols, i.e RTMP, WebRTC, FTL, and SRT
• Knowledge of networking (Cisco, Arista), firewalls, IGMP and PTP.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Visio and other concept and documentation applications
• Knowledge of codecs, i.e. ProRes, XDCam, H.264, H.265
• Knowledge of IPV4 and IPV6
• Knowledge of Industry standard data security best practices, i.e. ISO 27001
• Knowledge of SNMP and network monitoring programs, i.e. Nagios, Solar Winds
• Knowledge of log monitoring programs
• Knowledge of VMWare ESX
• Knowledge of Intercom Infrastructure, i.e Riedel, RTS, Clear-Com
• Knowledge of audio consoles and subsystems, i.e SSL, Dante
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 10 + years of experience in related field.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Ability to learn and master new technology and workflows, as well as provide training and guidance to others working within the broadcast facility.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to express complex concepts verbally and in written documentation
• Ability to work independently or collaborate with a team
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and motivation
• Ability to maintain knowledge of technology and industry trends
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift heavy equipment for installation & maintenance when required.
  
  

Travel

• May be required on an as-needed basis.
  
  

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Salary

$60 — $85 USD

The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect, and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.