Broadcast Technician
About The Position
The Broadcast Technician supports live productions by operating and configuring video switching systems such as Ross or Blackmagic, managing signal routing, and ensuring smooth execution of broadcasts and recordings. This role collaborates with directors and technical teams in fast-paced environments to deliver high-quality results. Responsibilities include creating motion graphics in Adobe After Effects, managing media playback with ProPresenter, and assisting with audio-video integration, including synchronization and latency. Working within complex SDI, NDI, and IP-based systems, the technician troubleshoots issues in real time, maintains organized workflows, and ensures reliable performance under pressure with strong attention to detail and teamwork.
Requirements
- Experience with Ross or Blackmagic video switching systems
- Proficiency in Adobe After Effects
- Working knowledge of ProPresenter
- Understanding of audio mixing concepts and live sound workflows
- Graphic design experience (Adobe Creative Suite preferred)
- Ability to navigate complex routing, mapping, and signal flow environments
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Highly organized and systems-minded
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure live environments
- Strong communicator who works well across creative and technical teams
- Detail-oriented with the ability to think both creatively and technically
Nice To Haves
- Experience in broadcast, live event production, or house-of-worship environments
- Familiarity with Ross ecosystems (Acuity, Ultrix, XPression, etc.)
- Familiarity with Blackmagic ATEM workflows
- Familiarity with Networked video/audio systems (NDI, Dante, IP video)
- Motion design or animation experience beyond basic templates
- Technical documentation or system-diagram experience
Responsibilities
- Operate and configure Ross or Blackmagic video switching systems for live events, broadcasts, and recordings
- Manage input/output mapping, signal routing, multiviews, and show configurations
- Collaborate with camera operators, directors, and technical staff during live productions
- Design, animate, and deploy motion graphics using Adobe After Effects
- Create and manage graphic assets for live shows, broadcast, and digital platforms
- Support media playback and presentation workflows using ProPresenter
- Understand and support audio mixing fundamentals, including gain staging, signal flow, and live mix coordination
- Collaborate with audio engineers to ensure clean integration between audio and video systems
- Assist with synchronization, latency management, and system timing where applicable
- Work confidently within complex engineering environments involving video/audio routing and patching, network-based systems (NDI, SDI, IP workflows), and mapping, labeling, and documentation of signal paths
- Troubleshoot issues under live production conditions with calm precision
- Assist in system setup, upgrades, testing, and technical documentation
Benefits
- Regular full-time employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
