Live Production Engineer - Video and Broadcast

Cornerstone Home Lending • Houston, TX

5d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Live Production Video Engineer is responsible for the technical execution, operation, and support of professional live video productions, with a primary focus on vMix-based production environments. This position will play a key role in producing executive town halls, corporate broadcasts, live events, internal communications, recorded productions, and other enterprise video initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with a production mindset. They should be comfortable independently configuring and operating a live production environment, troubleshooting issues in real time, collaborating with audio, video, IT, and event teams, and delivering a polished broadcast-quality product. In addition to live production responsibilities, this position will support post-production video editing and the continued development of the organization's live production capabilities, standards, and workflows.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in professional live video production, broadcast, corporate production, or related experience.
• Experience designing complex vMix workflows using shortcuts, triggers, scripting, external controllers, and automation.
• Experience with NDI and SRT production environments.
• Experience with PTZ camera systems and controllers.
• Experience with professional production switchers, routing systems, converters, and capture hardware.
• Experience with streaming platforms and enterprise webcast environments.
• Familiarity with Dante or other network-based audio technologies.
• Experience with Adobe After Effects or motion graphics.
• Experience working with executive-level corporate productions.
• Experience supporting multi-location or remote productions.
• Experience integrating Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or other remote participants into professional live productions.
• Experience with SDI, HDMI, NDI, streaming, capture, encoding, and video conversion technologies.
• Experience working with professional cameras and/or PTZ camera systems.
• Experience with live graphics, video playback, recording, and streaming.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced experience with vMix 4K/Pro.
• Understanding of production networking, VLANs, bandwidth requirements, multicast/unicast traffic, and other networking concepts related to IP video.
• The successful candidate should be comfortable working with technologies and concepts including: vMix, NDI, SRT, SDI, HDMI, PTZ Cameras, IP Video, Streaming, Encoding, Video Routing, Multiview, ISO Recording, Graphics, Playback, Audio/Video Sync, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Microsoft Teams/Zoom Integration.
• Ability to transport, set up, and break down professional video production equipment.
• Ability to work for extended periods in live production environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move production equipment.
• Ability to travel to production locations when required.
• Flexibility to support production schedules outside normal business hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary technical operator for vMix-based live productions.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot vMix production systems for live and recorded events.
• Operate live video switching including camera selection, transitions, overlays, graphics, playback, picture-in-picture, and other production elements.
• Build and maintain vMix show files, presets, shortcuts, triggers, inputs, outputs, and production templates.
• Manage video routing and signal flow throughout the production environment.
• Configure and support multiple camera sources, presentation feeds, remote contributors, video playback, graphics, and other production inputs.
• Manage recording, ISO recording, streaming, and program outputs as required.
• Monitor video quality, frame rates, resolutions, latency, synchronization, and overall production integrity.
• Support rehearsals, technical checks, production setup, live events, and post-event breakdown.
• Configure and troubleshoot professional video production equipment and workflows.
• Understand and support SDI, HDMI, NDI, SRT, IP-based video, and streaming workflows.
• Troubleshoot video signal, connectivity, synchronization, latency, and routing issues during live productions.
• Configure and operate cameras, PTZ cameras, converters, capture devices, encoders, monitors, multiviewers, and related production equipment.
• Work closely with audio engineers to maintain proper audio/video synchronization.
• Understand network requirements associated with NDI, SRT, streaming, and other IP-based production technologies.
• Assist with the design, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement of live production systems.
• Participate in and support executive town halls, corporate meetings, internal broadcasts, special events, and other live productions.
• Work closely with the Executive Producer, Production Director, Audio Engineer, camera operators, presenters, and other production personnel.
• Execute production cues accurately and maintain awareness of the overall show flow.
• Quickly diagnose technical problems and implement solutions without unnecessarily interrupting the live production.
• Maintain a calm, professional approach during high-pressure live events.
• Assist with production setup, equipment testing, rehearsals, show execution, and teardown.
• Support productions at both corporate facilities and external venues.
• Edit professional video content using Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve.
• Produce edited content from live events, interviews, corporate communications, promotional materials, and other productions.
• Perform basic color correction, audio cleanup, graphics integration, transitions, and finishing.
• Prepare content for multiple delivery platforms and formats.
• Organize and maintain production footage, project files, graphics, audio, and other media assets.
• Create highlight videos, event recaps, executive communications, and other short- and long-form content.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Accidental Death
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• FSA
• HSA
• 401K
• ESOP
• Basic Life
• Voluntary Life
• Paid Parental Leave
• performance based bonus

What This Job Offers

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