Broadcast Engineer

Title: Broadcast Engineer

Job Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Covina, CA

Department: Broadcast

Reports to: Broadcast Director

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, may work nights, weekends and overtime

About the Company:

offbrand is a workers cooperative built on the idea of making cool stuff before we're all dead.

Job Summary: 

Our company is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Broadcast Engineer who is knowledgeable about a variety of esports titles on different gaming platforms. We are looking for an individual who can utilize live streaming to capture and convey compelling storylines in high-stakes events, content, and games.  

offbrand is a small, agile company, and you may be expected to be able to help out with a variety of other responsibilities outside of those detailed below.

Responsibilities:

Broadcast Engineering

• Create, plan, and document end-to-end signal flows
• Design and build show operator workstations and solve technical requests
• Visualize, plan and execute show/event buildout
• Delegate and triage tasks to adhere to tight timelines
• Interface with third-party vendors and venue reps for off-site events
• Troubleshoot issues; calmly developing and executing solutions under pressure, all while clearly documenting steps taken & subsequent results
• Quickly deliver post-show high quality recordings (program feeds, camera ISOs, multitrack audio, etc)
• Own broadcast infrastructure maintenance & improvement (performance, documentation improvements, intuitive interfaces for laymen users)
• Manage equipment needs: determining rentals/purchases, vendor outreach & soliciting quotes, and managing inventory

Audio Engineering

• Ensure low-latency crystal clear audio quality & redundancy capture a wide variety of signals including but not limited to: microphones, PCs, game consoles, music/video playback, DANTE
• Integrate multiple intercom/VOIP systems, party-line & users on a need-to-know basis

Video & Encoding Engineering

• Optimize signal flow of video signals, ensuring a synchronous, high-quality endpoint product
• Integrate CG overlays seamlessly to enhance viewing product using a variety of graphics software
• Route a multitude of video signals to a wide variety of broadcast equipment, monitors, and endpoints

Qualifications and Skills:

• Self starter and independent worker
• Ability to work and communicate with a team of 5-15 people 
• Ability to write technical documents
• Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations
• Organized and detail oriented 
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to use Google Workspace programs
• Must have critical thinking skills

Bonus:

• Experience within esports, gaming, or entertainment 
• Experience with Monday.com or similar project management tools
• Experience with Video/Audio Purpose Build Hardware (Blackmagic Ecosystem, Behringer/Midas X32/M32) 
• Experience with VoiP programs (Discord, vdo.ninja, vMix Call)
• Experience with remote access software (Teamviewer/Parsec)
• Experience with live streaming software or tools (Twitch, OBS Studio, vMix, Streamdecks)
• Experience with CG overlay software (CasparCG, GT Designer, XPression)
• Experience with Broadcast Oriented Protocols & Programming (Bitfocus Companion, HTML/JS/CSS, vMix Scripting)
• Understanding of networking (VLANs/subnets, static IPs, multicast flows, port forwarding)
• DANTE certifications or equivalent experience

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4% matching company contribution
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• Unlimited snacks/drinks

Condition of Employment: 

• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Covid-19 proof of vaccination is required upon hire. Reasonable accommodations will be considered. 



ADA NOTIFICATION

• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods (up to 8-10 hours with breaks)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs individually with proper form
• Ability to sit for long periods, using hands, and reaching with arms.
• Regular communication (hearing/speaking)
• Routine office duties include computer keyboard use and long periods of looking at a computer monitor
• Vision requirements include the ability to focus and have close vision.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT

The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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