Broadcast & Studio Systems Engineer

ONE DIVERSIFIED, LLC•New York, NY

44d

About The Position

We're looking for a Broadcast & Studio Systems Engineer to support all technical operations for a high-performance broadcast studio in New York City. This role manages system readiness, live-production reliability, and the overall health of the studio's infrastructure. You'll provide real-time quality control during productions, maintain and optimize core systems, and troubleshoot complex issues across routing, audio, video, networking, and large-format displays. This is a hands-on engineering role that requires independence, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to keep live shows on air without interruption.

Requirements

5-7+ years in broadcast engineering or studio systems support.
Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, hybrid IP/SDI workflows, and studio hardware.
Experience with Evertz SDI/IP routing, Magnum, and SDVN orchestration.
Hands-on experience with Planar and/or Sony CLED display technologies.
Familiarity with production switchers (Ross, Grass Valley, Sony), Dante, Clear-Com/RTS intercoms, and professional camera systems.
Knowledge of SDI, NDI, AES67, and ST 2110 standards.
Ability to work independently in fast-paced, live production environments.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and safely access racks, control rooms, and studio equipment positions.
Flexibility to support early/late production schedules as needed.
Strong communication skills and a calm, solutions-focused approach during live production challenges

Nice To Haves

Cross-team Collaboration experience
Experience with MAM/PAM or cloud-based media workflows.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud for basic post troubleshooting.
Understanding of editorial/post-production workflows.
Experience diagnosing cloud or storage-related issues in media environments.
Experience using ticketing/workflow systems (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily technical operations of the studio and control room.
Perform system checks to ensure all equipment is ready for live production.
Monitor routing, switching, audio, video, graphics, and display systems during broadcasts.
Step in to operate production equipment when needed to maintain on-air continuity.
Maintain cameras, switchers, audio consoles, intercoms, routers, servers, display walls, and monitoring systems.
Execute preventive maintenance and keep system configuration and signal-flow documentation accurate.
Test backup paths and redundancy systems regularly to ensure reliability.
Diagnose and resolve issues involving Evertz routing (SDI/IP), SDVN, IP transport, and core studio hardware.
Partner with IT to troubleshoot multicast, VLANs, QoS, and network-related issues affecting production systems.
Support and maintain Evertz Magnum + SDVN across hybrid SDI/IP environments.
Operate and troubleshoot Planar video walls and Sony CLED (Crystal LED) display systems.
Support Ross XPression, Dante/AES67 audio networks, and studio monitoring tools.
Support control room technologies such as multiviewers, tallies, timing systems, playback/clip servers, and downstream signal monitoring tools used in live productions.