Broadcast Management Group (BMG) is a leading global broadcast production company that provides managed services to major broadcast networks, corporations, and studios. It is also a top producer of live multicamera news, sports, entertainment, and corporate broadcast productions. BMG is a trailblazing industry leader utilizing cutting edge, innovative technology. The company is the leader in centralized technology and decentralized production teams and operates a Network Operations Center hosted at BMG’s Cloud Control Center™ along with a fleet of REMI mobile units. Business operations are located in New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Las Vegas.
Broadcast Management Group (BMG) is seeking a Broadcast Design Engineering (BDE) position to support BMG coast to coast. This position will report to BMG’s Sr. Vice President of Technology. The BDE engineer will work on system proposals, design systems, maintain and troubleshoot broadcast equipment, assist with integration projects, and work on remote production assignments as needed. We are looking for a well-rounded BDE who can assist in creating equipment lists, engineering signal flow synoptic diagrams and rack elevations. A complete understanding of broadcast and IT network technology is essential. The ideal candidate will also be able to serve as an engineer in charge of productions, both with Flypack, OB trucks and REMI systems. We are looking for someone who is actively engaging with the designs they contribute to and possesses the ability to adapt them for the future. Working independently at a high level is a requirement. This position will assist the SVP of Technology with BMG projects such as planned system upgrades, new facility design, equipment maintenance, and consult on future technical expansion for internal and external clients.
Responsibilities:
• Manage integration projects of both small and large scale.
• Create equipment lists and conceptual drawings, and estimate labor and P&M costs for system proposals.
• Create, read, understand and develop broadcast engineering AutoCAD design drawings.
• Able to terminate video, audio, control and network cables.
• Work independently or with external vendors on integration projects, equipment commissioning, and training.
• Able to positively interface with clients and install teams.
• Assist with planned system upgrades and expansion of projects.
• Perform customer equipment maintenance as needed, occasionally working outside of regular business work hours
Scheduled Hours/Days:
• All employees are expected to work 50 hours work week, 10 hours a day.
• Must be flexible on dates due to production demands; this may include weekends. Scheduled workdays can vary, and any approved hours over 50 for the week will be used a comp time.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 years of broadcast systems design experience
• Knowledge of live and REMI production environments
• Understanding of system integration techniques, project schedules, and project budgets
• Strong knowledge of IP Video, Dante and REMI systems
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
• Understanding of cloud production
• Ability to work late shifts and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel for project-based assignments as needed
• AutoCAD Certified or equivalent software.
Pluses:
• Knowledge of encoding for live programming
• Hands-on experience with Ross production switchers
• Knowledge of remote broadcast technology
• Knowledge of Satellite and fiber transmissions
• Camera Set-Up and Video Camera Shading (V1)
Skills Required
- Minimum five years of broadcast systems design experience
- Knowledge of live and REMI production environments
- Understanding of system integration techniques, project schedules, and project budgets
- Strong knowledge of IP Video, Dante, and REMI systems
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
- Understanding of cloud production
- Ability to work late shifts and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel for project-based assignments as needed
- AutoCAD certification or equivalent software experience
- Knowledge of encoding for live programming
- Hands-on experience with Ross production switchers
- Knowledge of remote broadcast technology
- Knowledge of satellite and fiber transmissions
- Camera setup and video camera shading experience
What We Do
Broadcast Management Group is a full-service media production company with experience in all phases of content creation. We are industry leaders in REMI Production, live production, broadcast consulting, system integration, production staffing, event management and creative services. From consulting on technical facilities and developing original show formats, to the technical execution of large-scale live productions and events, our passion and dedication to clients is unmatched. BMG Operates a Las Vegas and Chicago REMI Production Facility, BMG designed and built the first complete REMI Broadcast Center and Custom built REMI Mobile Units. The Broadcast Management Group team has traveled the globe, producing impactful live video content, providing consulting services, and developing original show formats. We’ve produced live programming at major events like the Emmys, the Oscars, and SXSW. We’ve launched OTT networks from the ground up and orchestrated the build-out of broadcast facilities – both domestically and abroad. Our team immerses itself in every aspect of video production and content creation – from planning and strategy through technical execution. Above all, we treat every job not as a one-time project, but as an opportunity to build a lasting relationship and create impactful content. With offices in New York, DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas, we have the flexibility to quickly deploy our team and provide full-scale production, creative, consulting, and staffing services for any projects throughout the US or internationally. You make the call, we’ll do the rest. Our Services: +REMI Broadcast Center +REMI Mobile Units +Live Production +Broadcast Consulting +System Integration +Production Staffing +Event Management +Creative Services Check out our website for more info: http://www.broadcastmgmt.com/ Or give us a call - we'd love to hear from you: 866.494.1208
