Broadcast Media IP Engineer

Job Description

The Broadcast Media IP Engineer is responsible for the implementation, operation, and optimization of IP-based media systems across cloud-native and traditional broadcast environments. This role focuses on real-time video workflows and supports the end-to-end lifecycle of live and linear content—from ingest and processing through transport and playout—ensuring reliable, low-latency, and high-quality execution.
As an experienced individual contributor, this role operates with moderate autonomy, contributing to the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of scalable, IP-centric media systems while collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud & Broadcast Media Operations

• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance media systems supporting live and linear workflows across on-site, cloud, and IP-based platforms.
• Operate and optimize cloud-based media services alongside broadcast playback infrastructure, automation systems, scheduling platforms, M&C, and metadata services.
• Own day-to-day ingest, encoding, processing, and transport workflows for live and linear content across IP-based environments.
• Support playout systems and automation infrastructure to ensure continuity, synchronization, and reliability of service.
• Apply established architectures and best practices across media ingest, processing, and transport workflows.
• Implement and tune encoding, processing, and transport configurations to improve system performance, latency, and reliability.

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System Implementation & Maintenance

• Deploy, configure, and support video processing systems—including encoders, transcoders, and processing services—across cloud and hybrid environments (e.g., AWS Media Services, FFmpeg, Elemental, Harmonic, CommScope).
• Ensure reliable, low-latency transport of video streams across IP-based contribution and distribution networks over fiber, cloud, and IP infrastructure.
• Support integration between cloud-native media workflows and traditional broadcast systems, enabling interoperability across hybrid environments.
• Leverage APIs, messaging frameworks, and automation tools to improve workflow efficiency, repeatability, and operational scalability.
• Contribute to automation and metadata-driven workflows supporting media lifecycle and system orchestration.
• Follow architectural standards and partner with senior engineers to improve system scalability, resiliency, and performance.

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Monitoring, Transport & Troubleshooting

• Monitor system health, availability, and performance across on-site, cloud, and IP-based broadcast environments.
• Ensure signal integrity, timing accuracy, and consistent quality of service across IP transport and playout paths.
• Support real-time media transport workflows and adaptive streaming processes where applicable.
• Assist in managing encryption and content protection mechanisms across IP-based systems.
• Monitor transport streams, synchronization, and metadata, identifying and resolving issues impacting quality and reliability.
• Respond to incidents, perform structured troubleshooting, and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and network teams to resolve issues impacting media workflows and system performance.

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Cross-Team Collaboration

• Partner with broadcast operations, IP/network engineering, cloud infrastructure, and product teams to support and improve media workflows.
• Participate in system testing, QA validation, and deployment of media platform changes.
• Work with vendors and partners to troubleshoot issues, validate integrations, and enhance platform capabilities.

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Compliance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to broadcast standards, IP transport protocols, and content protection requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures for media systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, performance, and operational efficiency.

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Required Qualifications

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in broadcast engineering, media workflows, or IP-based video environments.
• Proven experience supporting live video workflows across on site, cloud and IP-based platforms.

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Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of video codecs and formats (MPEG-TS, H.264/H.265, AAC).
• Experience with IP-based media transport protocols (RTP, RTMP, SRT, Zixi, RIST).
• Familiarity with streaming protocols and workflows (HLS, MPEG-DASH).
• Hands-on experience with media processing systems (FFmpeg, AWS Elemental, Harmonic, CommScope or equivalent).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and cloud-native media services.
• Proficiency with Linux systems and scripting (Python, Bash).
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools across distributed systems.

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Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to operate independently.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, live production environments with time-sensitive constraints.
• Effective communication and collaboration across technical and operational teams.
• Demonstrated ownership of systems and workflows, with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.

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Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with broadcast automation, playout, or master control systems.
• Familiarity with SCTE standards and IP-based signaling workflows.
• Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of IP media transport architectures, including multicast and timing concepts.
• Experience supporting fiber/IP contribution and real-time media transport systems.

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What Success Looks Like

• Reliable, low-latency execution of IP-based media workflows across cloud and broadcast systems.
• Rapid and effective troubleshooting of issues impacting live media workflows.
• Continuous improvements in system stability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Increased ownership of systems and meaningful contributions to platform automation and modernization.

Compensation

$100,000 - $120,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

EEO Statement

Starz is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Starz will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Starz will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.