Audiovisual Broadcast Consultant

SSR Career • Nashville, TN

10h

About The Position

At SSR, we’re more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm—we’re a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other—driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired. Want to hear directly from our team? Visit http://www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr and explore our culture on LinkedIn and Instagram.

As the Audiovisual Broadcast Consultant, you will develop detailed audiovisual and broadcast system designs and specifications on assigned projects. Responsibilities may include technical studies, facility condition assessments, and client needs assessments of audiovisual and broadcast systems. This position is responsible for managing assigned projects through scoping, pricing, staffing, and ensuring that projects are produced on time, within budget, and of the highest technical and operational quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or relevant degree AND five years of applicable experience OR eight years of direct experience in the design, application, and/or administration of audiovisual systems
• Plan and design audiovisual, broadcast and production systems for sports and entertainment venues, including camera systems (fixed, PTZ, specialty), production control rooms, replay systems, graphics/scoring/timing integration, signal routing & infrastructure
• Develop AV and broadcast system architectures that support in-venue production, live event presentation, broadcast & streaming workflows, and post-production & archival needs
• Design audio systems supporting broadcast-quality capture, mixing, and monitoring in coordination with house PA systems.
• Conducts planning meetings to determine the scope of the project, current and future needs, process and workflow, and client expectations
• Coordinates with the project manager and/or client to develop the audiovisual and broadcast scope of work on assigned projects
• Develops design approaches and concepts on assigned projects and seeks assistance from senior technical staff as needed
• Researches, evaluates, designs & specifies products or equipment to meet the client’s identified needs
• Participates in the preparation and maintenance of project budgets
• Works with Technology Designers to develop functional diagrams and construction documents for audiovisual systems on assigned projects
• Assists in the communication with the owner, architect, and contractors as needed
• Reviews audiovisual shop drawings, records changes, and provides feedback to designers based on project specifications
• Conducts site visits during construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes
• Actively participates in professional organizations and/or client groups where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced
• Maintains a focus on keeping up with industry trends and changes with continued self-education and training

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with professional or collegiate sports organizations
• Familiarity with league or network broadcast requirements
• Experience designing systems that support both in-house production and third-party broadcast trucks or facilities
• Exposure to emerging trends such as IP-based broadcast, remote production, and venue-based streaming platforms

Responsibilities

• Plan and design audiovisual, broadcast and production systems for sports and entertainment venues, including camera systems (fixed, PTZ, specialty), production control rooms, replay systems, graphics/scoring/timing integration, signal routing & infrastructure
• Develop AV and broadcast system architectures that support in-venue production, live event presentation, broadcast & streaming workflows, and post-production & archival needs
• Design audio systems supporting broadcast-quality capture, mixing, and monitoring in coordination with house PA systems.
• Conducts planning meetings to determine the scope of the project, current and future needs, process and workflow, and client expectations
• Coordinates with the project manager and/or client to develop the audiovisual and broadcast scope of work on assigned projects
• Develops design approaches and concepts on assigned projects and seeks assistance from senior technical staff as needed
• Researches, evaluates, designs & specifies products or equipment to meet the client’s identified needs
• Participates in the preparation and maintenance of project budgets
• Works with Technology Designers to develop functional diagrams and construction documents for audiovisual systems on assigned projects
• Assists in the communication with the owner, architect, and contractors as needed
• Reviews audiovisual shop drawings, records changes, and provides feedback to designers based on project specifications
• Conducts site visits during construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes
• Actively participates in professional organizations and/or client groups where the technical reputation and image of the firm may be enhanced
• Maintains a focus on keeping up with industry trends and changes with continued self-education and training
• Acts and performs activities inside and outside the office consistent with ethical engineering standards

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned – Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
• Company-Paid Protection – Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
• Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior