Freelance Broadcast/New Media Engineer

Job Summary

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

The nature of the work varies according to your location and whether you're based in television, radio or new media, but your tasks may include:

• Maintaining/updating specialist equipment for video production, broadcast and remote streaming
• Setting up and monitoring audio-visual links between units in different locations
• Installing and testing new equipment and developing improved workflows for producing remote content
• Managing editing facilities and post-production workflows in remote environments
• Analyzing and repairing technical faults on equipment and systems – often in a very fast-paced environment
• Minimizing loss of service if/when equipment fails by quickly identifying and implementing alternative methods of service provision
• Setting up, operating equipment and transmission links during live and pre-taped production that must be delivered to Master Control
• Developing and implementing awareness of best practice for remote talent on video calls
• Interpreting and implementing instructions and requests from producers, directors and other colleagues
• Communicating effectively with members of the team and other colleagues
• Keeping up to date with the industry and changes in technology by building and maintaining a network of contacts and investigating new systems and techniques
• Possible live switching/directing of live-to-tape segments & shows

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 5 years + of broadcast engineering and digital media experience
• A strong understanding of both digital streaming and linear transmission operations 
• A strong understanding of production and current video software, hardware and industry trends
• Expertise in After Effects, streaming media, video, codec/frame rate specs, audio boards, encoders and mobile video specs
• The ability to work (and succeed) remotely

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.