Junior Broadcast Engineer

Broadcast Management Group•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BMG is hiring a Junior Broadcast Engineer to support a managed broadcast and streaming facility in Chicago. The role keeps master control, live production, transmission, and streaming systems running, while helping the team improve its workflows through AI and automation. The engineer works under the daily direction of the Lead Engineer and may grow into projects beyond the facility. The position includes technical support for production facilities, live and on-demand video streaming, remote shoots, equipment maintenance, master control playout and monitoring, troubleshooting, asset management, and support for system upgrades. The engineer is expected to communicate clearly during live issues, document fixes and procedures, and identify opportunities to automate or streamline routine work. Flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends around live programming, are required.

Requirements

1–3 years 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.
Ability to work independently, identify what needs doing, and report back.
Ability to remain calm under live pressure, isolate problems methodically, and take ownership through resolution.
Clear communication with the Lead Engineer 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 an interest in automation.
Experience with asset management or inventory systems.
Degree or certification in broadcast technology, electronics, IT, or a related field.

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 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 to playout, signal, or automation faults.
Schedule maintenance windows around the program schedule 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 air.
Notify the Lead Engineer promptly about on-air issues while working on a fix, and provide details to follow.
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 ways to automate or streamline them.
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.