Freelance Broadcast/AV Engineer

Primary Function

Seeking a Live Production & Broadcasting Engineer to maintain and assist operating Video and Audio equipment and routing systems. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise in the fields of multimedia and A/V systems encompassing all related systems including operational system support, high-level troubleshooting and performance monitoring, capacity planning, support and documentation. Specific areas of expertise include broadcast production, virtual/hybrid production, webcasting, encoding, LED video wall programming, video and audio connectivity. This includes the use of advanced test equipment and performing signal analysis and equipment adjustments.
Pay Rate: $86.50 - $115.50 per hour

Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver broadcast-quality programming and technically flawless live events.
• Ability to operate and provide technical support for studio equipment and signal workflow.
• Maintain video routing signals through the Tricaster 2 Elite switchboard, LED video wall, and SNS cloud storage with the use of NDI routing systems.
• Coordinate multi-mic setups and signal flow with the use of Dante Virtual Sound Card.
• Ensure the operation of the LED video wall system, maintaining video source and picture ratio with the use of Planar and AnalogueWay systems while integrating video signals through WebRCS.
• Incorporate video conference software such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams into live and taped programs.
• Support AV/IT as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills & Qualifications

• Software: NDI Tools and Sienna matrix, Dante Virtual Sound Card, NewTek Tricaster. Ableton Live and EOS lighting are a plus.
• Hardware: Yamaha QL1 Soundboard, Tricaster 2 Elite, Sony PTZ cameras, Telemetrics, ClearCom.
• High degree of familiarity and proficiency with Planar, AnalogueWay, Newtek, Ross and Aja.
• Experience operating LTN transmit systems, fiber transmit systems, video patch bay panels, and VOIP lines.
• IT network maintenance & engineering.
• Ability to read and understand broadcast engineering design drawings.
• Strong technology familiarity with modern video cameras, lighting design platforms, digital storage platforms, file formats and webcast technology.
• Cross-trained in multiple positions with a proactive attitude to jump in where help is needed.

Education & Experience

• At least 4 years’ experience as a Broadcast or AV Engineer.
• Bachelor’s Degree, trade certification and/or progressive experience in communications, video/film production, digital/IT or related field is required.