Production/Broadcast Engineer (Broadcast)

Location: Stamford, Connecticut, United States. Required onsite full-time at an hirify.global-designated worksite. The role supports a seven-day-a-week operation and may require nights, weekends, overtime, and availability within a 24x7 production schedule.

Salary: USD 45–63 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a global media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, streaming, news, sports, and theme park content.

What you will do

• Provide front-line broadcast engineering and technical support across multiple studios and control rooms.
• Troubleshoot control room, studio, audio, video, computer, and related broadcast systems at the system and module levels.
• Perform preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, software updates, and technical setups for live programs.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to implement technical solutions for sports programming.
• Design systems, manage engineering projects, and support integration and commissioning.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a television broadcast environment or equivalent education and experience.
• BS degree in Engineering, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with broadcast production systems, audio consoles, intercoms, video switchers, wireless audio, server-based playout, and test equipment.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networks, digital television and HDSDI, software-driven broadcast equipment, and system signal-flow diagrams.
• Ability to work under live television pressure, support a 24x7 production environment, and troubleshoot broadcast equipment hands-on.
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, Connecticut and have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with Sony cameras and switchers, EVS servers, Evertz, Grass Valley, RTS, Calrec, Tektronix, Leader, Avid, Chyron, AutoCAD, and SMPTE 2110.
• Experience with system design, project management, server installation and maintenance, 1080P and 4K HDR production, and live production environments.
• Knowledge of wireless communication systems and RTS ADAM/Omneo comms systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts.
• Work across production, operations, and engineering teams in a fast-paced live sports environment.
• Background investigation required; external candidates may be asked to attend an in-person interview.

Hiring process

• Final candidates may complete a job-related skills assessment.
• External candidates may attend an in-person interview before a hiring decision.