Broadcast Distribution Engineers

1. Monitoring & Maintaining On Air Systems
Throughout the day, the engineer continuously monitors the health of distribution chains:
• Overseeing on air transmission, IP circuits, SDI/ASI transport paths, and cloud based delivery systems.
• Using monitoring tools (e.g., Evertz, TAG, MediaProxy, DataMiner, Grafana, etc.) to watch for alarms, signal degradation, bitrate fluctuations, captioning issues, and metadata integrity.
• Ensuring SCTE 35/104 triggers, closed captions, ad markers, and other downstream signaling are present and correct.
(Examples reflected in responsibilities from HBC - NBC Broadcast Engineer and HBC - NBC - DevOps Engineer – Monitoring and Control.)
2. Responding to Live On Air Issues
A core part of the job is fast paced, real time troubleshooting:
• Responding immediately to outage calls or active alarms.
• Diagnosing failures in routing systems, encoders, multiplexers, automation, or cloud distribution.
• Escalating to Level 3 engineering or vendors when necessary.
• Executing quick workarounds to keep the broadcast uninterrupted.
(Seen in roles requiring instant action and triage during live broadcasts.)
3. Supporting Live Production & Control Rooms
Engineers frequently partner with live production teams:
• Ensuring clean handoff and routing of feeds into control rooms.
• Supporting virtualized production environments (AWS/Azure based control rooms).
• Validating new software or automation releases before they go live.
(Aligned with duties supporting Live On Air control rooms and validating production tools.)
4. Managing Broadcast Infrastructure (IP & SDI)
Modern distribution engineering is hybrid:
• Maintaining and configuring SDI routers, IP gateways, and SMPTE 2110 environments.
• Working with tools such as Nevion, VideoIPath, Evertz EQX/EXE, Grass Valley, Blackmagic, Sony, and Dante systems.
• Ensuring proper PTP timing, multicast routing, and network orchestration.
(Extensively referenced in the skill and requirement sets across broadcast systems engineering roles.)
5. Preventive Maintenance & System Health Checks
Daily tasks include proactive system upkeep:
• Running diagnostic checks on hardware and software.
• Applying OS patches, firmware updates, and security upgrades.
• Performing QC checks on playout paths, automation, and media servers.
• Documenting all maintenance and operational changes.
(Reflected in responsibilities involving system health checks and preventive maintenance.)
6. Workflow & Process Documentation
A modern distribution engineer also contributes to operational clarity:
• Creating and updating system diagrams, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides.
• Identifying documentation gaps and refining internal technical resources.
(Highlighted in needs for documenting complex broadcast processes.)
7. Collaboration Across Engineering & Operations
Because distribution sits at the intersection of every signal path, engineers work with:
• Transmission operations
• Field/newsgathering teams
• IT/cloud teams
• Vendors (Evertz, Nevion, Imagine, etc.)
• Production & master control operators
This constant communication ensures continuity across the broadcast ecosystem.

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- 3-5+ years of experience with Broadcast distribution engineering experience
- Strong Background in Live TV Station Environment or Broadcasting Environment
- Familiarity with system level troubleshooting of Windows or Linux operating systems
- Ability to read and work off AutoCAD Design drawing
- Strong background maintaining deliver and transport systems, DMGs, etc
- Experience working with Nevion or Video iPath for IP-based broadcasting, network orchestration, and media transport
- Must be willing to work rotational shifs, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays with ligle or no noece.
- Experience evertz, black magic, grass valley, sony, or dante audio/video systems
- Strong AWS/Azure cloud platforms
- Bachelor’s degree in film production, Broadcasting, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.

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Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.