Broadcast Engineer: Studio & Streaming Expert

Broadcast Management Group (BMG) a leading global broadcast production company focused on providing managed services to major broadcast networks, corporations, and studios. It is also a top producer of live multi-camera news, sports, entertainment, and corporate broadcast productions. BMG has operations in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Las Vegas.

Broadcast Management Group (BMG) is seeking a Broadcast Engineer to support our managed services client at a full‑time broadcast network production facility in Chicago. In this role, you will report to the Executive Director and be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting broadcast equipment within the production facility, supporting live and live‑to‑tape studio productions, and ensuring clean signal transmission in and out of the facility.

The ideal candidate is technically sharp, dependable under pressure, and passionate about the craft of broadcast engineering. You will play a hands‑on role in day‑to‑day technical operations while contributing to system upgrades, equipment maintenance, and future technical expansion planning.

• Provide technical production support within the facility environment and ensure all broadcast equipment is operating correctly at all times
• Oversee live transmissions during studio productions to ensure a clean, accurate feed is received and distributed
• Support live and on‑demand video streaming operations
• Manage the facility's Asset Management System, ensuring accurate and up‑to‑date records
• Engineer and maintain master control and playout systems for the facility
• Perform equipment maintenance as needed, scheduling work outside of planned programming timeslots to minimize disruption
• Support production staff in both studio and remote production environments
• Maintain a positive, professional working environment by communicating effectively with co‑workers, supervisors, clients, and vendors
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 1–3 years of hands‑on broadcast engineering experience in a professional production environment
• Solid understanding of live production workflows, signal flow, and broadcast technical operations
• Knowledge of master control systems and broadcast transmission practices
  
  Experience supporting video streaming, both live and on‑demand
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to resolve technical issues quickly and decisively in a live environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including late shifts and weekends, as production demands require
• Ability to travel as needed for remote productions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate equipment records and inventory logs
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a production team

• Experience working within a managed services or embedded client‑site production environment
• Experience reviewing AutoCAD drawings, rack elevations, signal flow diagrams, and infrastructure documentation
• Familiarity with live linear network operations
• Background in both studio and remote/field production engineering
• Experience assisting with broadcast infrastructure upgrades and system expansion projects
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface confidently with production and client teams

At BMG, you'll be part of a team redefining how broadcast engineering and managed services come together. We pair cutting‑edge technology with exceptional talent to deliver world‑class results for leading networks, corporations, and institutions. This is an opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in a dynamic, always‑on broadcast environment, with the support of a national organization behind you.

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