MCR/Ingest Engineer

Maslow Media Group, Inc.

4d • $43 - $56

About The Position

Maslow Media Group is seeking an MCR / Ingest Engineer to support our client,
one of the world’s most respected international news organizations. This role
sits at the heart of the broadcast operation, ensuring that live news feeds and
program content from around the world are acquired, processed, and delivered
reliably to air.

If you thrive in high-pressure live production environments and enjoy solving
complex technical challenges in real time, this is an opportunity to work with a
global newsroom where seconds matter and reliability is critical.

You will work inside a cutting-edge broadcast facility responsible for receiving
and managing incoming live feeds via satellite, fiber, and IP networks, ensuring
technical integrity for news and program delivery.

As an MCR / Ingest Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining
operational continuity for live news and broadcast content.

This position operates within a 24/7 live news environment where precision,
speed, and technical expertise are essential.

At Maslow Media Group, we power the people behind the work. As a national
workforce solutions partner, we connect high-performing creative, technical, and
professional talent with organizations across industries — including media and
entertainment, technology, corporate enterprises, agencies, nonprofits, government contractors, and emerging growth companies. For more than three
decades, Maslow has operated at the intersection of talent strategy and
execution, delivering scalable staffing solutions, workforce management, and
operational support that enable companies to move faster and perform at a higher
level. We combine industry expertise with disciplined execution, helping our
clients build agile teams while providing meaningful opportunities for the
professionals we represent.  Our employees work on some of the most influential
media operations in the world—supporting news, sports, streaming, and live
events across global platforms.

Apply today to join Maslow Media Group and help deliver news to the world.

For assistance with applying or questions about this position, please reach out
to our team at [email protected] [[email protected]].

If this is not the perfect position for you, please join our talent pool and be
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Requirements

• 2+ years working in a Master Control Room (MCR), ingest, or broadcast engineering environment
• Experience supporting live broadcast operations or news production workflows
• Satellite transmission systems (Ku, Ka, DBS, C-band)
• RF systems and signal troubleshooting
• Digital compression systems
• Video ingest and transcoding workflows
• Broadcast media server environments
• IP streaming protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, FTP)
• Fiber contribution networks
• Broadcast standards such as SMPTE, DVB, MPEG
• Engineers should also be comfortable working with tools such as spectrum analyzers, waveform monitors, ingest systems, and satellite booking platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in 24-hour news, network operations centers (NOC), or live broadcast environments is particularly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Operating core MCR technical systems for acquisition of live feeds via satellite, fiber, and IP transmission
• Monitoring incoming signals and ensuring they meet broadcast technical standards
• Performing quality control, ingest, and transcoding of incoming content to media servers
• Providing first-line troubleshooting and support for MCR subsystems to maintain on-air services
• Coordinating with field crews, satellite providers, and internal production teams to manage incoming feeds
• Identifying technical faults and taking immediate corrective action to restore signal paths
• Supporting preventative maintenance and testing of broadcast transmission systems
• Documenting technical issues and transmission activity in operational systems
• Assisting engineering teams with special projects and technical workflows

Benefits

• Once you join our team, you would get the opportunity to work with experienced leaders who provide the tools and training necessary for you to contribute to the continued success of our client’s organization.  In addition, our comprehensive and competitive benefits program is designed to support the health, financial well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Eligible team members have access to multiple medical plan options, along with dental and vision coverage which include the options to choose either a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) to help manage healthcare costs.  In addition, we offer a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for commuter transit costs to set aside funds on a pre-tax basis. We also provide company-sponsored life and disability insurance to protect employees and their families, as well as voluntary benefit options for additional financial security.  To support long-term financial planning, employees may participate in our 401(k) retirement savings plan and time out of the office programs such as paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, reinforcing our commitment to flexibility, wellness, and sustainable career growth.

What This Job Offers

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