Freelance Broadcast Engineer / EIC – Live Sports & Immersive Production
About The Position
AbelCine is seeking experienced Freelance Broadcast Engineers and Engineers-in-Charge (EICs) to support a leading immersive sports and entertainment technology company. This role involves working on live sporting events and specialized production projects nationwide, utilizing advanced camera systems and innovative broadcast technology to capture and deliver immersive viewing experiences. The position offers training on specialized production systems and the potential for recurring assignments, with work scheduled based on event calendars and crew availability. Assignments may include weekly work during active sports seasons.
Requirements
- Professional experience in broadcast engineering, remote television production, or live sports broadcasting.
- Hands-on experience setting up and troubleshooting broadcast video equipment and signal paths.
- Familiarity with camera systems, fiber infrastructure, cabling, and video transmission workflows.
- Experience working in live production environments where technical issues must be resolved quickly.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate with technical crews, and adapt to different venues and production setups.
- Willingness to learn specialized immersive production technology and workflows.
- Availability for freelance assignments, including evenings, weekends, and travel as dictated by sporting event schedules.
- Ability to provide a current resume outlining relevant broadcast engineering experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as an Engineer-in-Charge (EIC), E2, Broadcast Engineer, Fiber Technician, or Technical Manager.
- Experience with flypacks, remote production trucks, or portable broadcast systems.
- Knowledge of RED camera systems, specialty camera configurations, or immersive/VR production.
- Familiarity with IP-based video transport, fiber transmission, and live streaming workflows.
- Experience supporting professional or collegiate sports broadcasts, including NBA, NFL, UFC, or similar productions.
- Previous experience with multi-camera productions, remote venue setups, and live event transmission.
- Prior experience with Cosm's proprietary systems is not required. Training will be provided to selected engineers.
Responsibilities
- Set up, configure, operate, and troubleshoot broadcast engineering equipment for live sporting events and remote productions.
- Support specialized camera systems, including RED cameras and wide-angle lens configurations used for immersive capture.
- Assist with the setup, operation, and breakdown of flypack-based production systems.
- Establish, test, and monitor video signals and transmission paths between cameras, production equipment, and downstream distribution systems.
- Troubleshoot video, fiber, cabling, connectivity, and other technical issues before and during live events.
- Work closely with production teams, camera operators, technical managers, and other crew members to ensure reliable event coverage.
- Participate in training to learn Cosm's proprietary technology, equipment configurations, and production workflows.
- Follow established technical procedures, safety protocols, and client production standards.
- Travel to sporting venues and production locations as needed.
Benefits
- Daily Rate: $900 for a 12-hour assignment.
- Travel Day Rate: Full daily rate for flights exceeding five hours; half daily rate for flights under five hours.
- Per Diem: $65 per day for travel assignments.
- Training on specialized production systems.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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