Junior Broadcast Engineer

Broadcast Management Group•Chicago, IL

About The Position

BMG is hiring a Junior Broadcast Engineer to support a managed broadcast and streaming facility in Chicago. The role helps keep master control, live production, transmission, and streaming systems operating reliably, while contributing to more efficient engineering workflows. The Junior Broadcast Engineer takes daily direction from the Lead Engineer and may grow into supporting BMG projects beyond the facility. The position combines operational support, master control duties, troubleshooting, documentation, asset management, and participation in system upgrades. It also involves using AI tools and scripting to improve routine work and identifying opportunities to automate or streamline manual processes. The role requires flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends to support live programming.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in broadcast engineering, live production, or a related technical role, or equivalent training.
Working knowledge of video and audio signal flow, including SDI, IP video, and embedded audio.
Basic networking skills, including IP addressing, VLANs, and switches.
Comfort using AI tools to research, document, and solve problems.
Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends around live programming.
Self-starter who independently identifies and handles needed work, then reports back.
Ability to stay calm under live pressure, troubleshoot methodically, and take ownership through resolution.
Clear communication with the lead and production team in real time and in plain language.

Nice To Haves

Experience with live streaming and transport technologies such as SRT, RIST, or NDI, and OTT or CDN workflows.
Familiarity with Ross Video, Grass Valley, Evertz, Dante, or RTS intercom.
Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell, or interest in automation.
Experience with asset management or inventory systems.
Degree or certification in broadcast technology, electronics, IT, or a related field.
Experience using tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot, or eagerness to learn how they can support engineering work.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for production facilities and keep equipment operating correctly.
Support live transmissions and on-demand and live video streaming.
Provide technical support on remote shoots as needed.
Perform equipment maintenance outside planned programming windows.
Help engineering build, load, and verify the daily master control playout schedule.
Maintain master control systems, including playout servers, automation, routing, and on-air monitoring.
Monitor on-air output and respond promptly to playout, signal, or automation faults.
Schedule maintenance windows around program schedules so updates do not affect air.
Keep master control documentation, procedures, and change logs current.
Diagnose and resolve signal, network, and equipment faults, including during live broadcasts.
Notify the Lead Engineer promptly about on-air issues while working on a fix, and provide details.
Document root causes and fixes to help prevent recurring problems.
Use AI tools and scripting to speed up routine work such as log review, documentation, checklists, and reporting.
Identify repetitive manual tasks and propose automation or streamlined workflows.
Help build and maintain runbooks, system documentation, and knowledge-base articles.
Manage the Asset Management System.
Check equipment in and out of the building and maintain inventory logs.
Assist with planned system upgrades and expansion.
Cross-train on other roles and train to work on BMG projects.