Broadcast IT Engineer (Channel 26, City of Atlanta)

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

ATL26 is seeking a highly skilled, self-directed Broadcast IT Engineer to oversee the operation, integration, and security of its modern, IP-based broadcast infrastructure. ATL26 is the City of Atlanta’s 24-hour government access channel, airing on Comcast Channel 26 and providing live and on-demand coverage of City Council meetings, mayoral events, and public information programming. This hybrid role requires hands-on expertise in broadcast and AV systems—including cameras, audio systems, routing/servers, monitoring, and live transmission tools (e.g., LiveU)—along with strong knowledge of network architecture, connected devices, and cybersecurity best practices. Serving as the primary technical liaison with vendors and integrators, this position ensures system performance, testing, and optimization across all broadcast and networked systems while partnering with ATL26 production to support high-quality live and remote programming, including mayoral press conferences, City Council meetings, and special events, in a secure, reliable, and resilient technical environment.

Requirements

• Highly skilled, self-directed Broadcast IT Engineer.
• Hands-on expertise in broadcast and AV systems (cameras, audio systems, routing/servers, monitoring, and live transmission tools like LiveU).
• Strong knowledge of network architecture, connected devices, and cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation, integration, and security of its modern, IP-based broadcast infrastructure.
• Ensure system performance, testing, and optimization across all broadcast and networked systems.
• Partner with ATL26 production to support high-quality live and remote programming, including mayoral press conferences, City Council meetings, and special events, in a secure, reliable, and resilient technical environment.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with vendors and integrators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed