Broadcast IP Infrastructure Engineer (SMPTE 2110) Position Overview The Broadcast IP Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for supporting and maintaining a modern SMPTE ST 2110-based broadcast infrastructure powering studio production environments.
This role focuses on maintaining the IP-based routing, timing, and signal transport systems that deliver video and audio signals across the studio ecosystem. The engineer will configure, monitor, and troubleshoot IP broadcast infrastructure while ensuring the studio remains fully operational and production-ready for live and recorded productions.
In addition to IP infrastructure responsibilities, this role supports studio production equipment and control room technologies, ensuring reliable operation of cameras, microphones, teleprompters, display systems, and other critical studio hardware.
The engineer works closely with broadcast engineering, IT networking teams, and production staff to maintain highly reliable media infrastructure supporting executive-level studio productions.
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site
Key Responsibilities IP Media Architecture
- Support and maintain a SMPTE ST 2110 IP media architecture used for real-time transport of video, audio, and ancillary signals across studio infrastructure.
- Maintain synchronization of broadcast devices using Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and associated timing infrastructure.
- Support orchestration and device discovery workflows using NMOS control frameworks.
- Monitor and troubleshoot multicast media traffic and IP transport flows across broadcast networks.
- Assist with maintaining high-availability broadcast networks supporting leaf-spine or similar high-bandwidth media architectures.
IP Broadcast Infrastructure
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Evertz Ultrix FR12 routing platforms and associated broadcast control systems.
- Support hybrid broadcast environments integrating SDI and IP media workflows.
- Ensure reliable media signal transport across IP broadcast infrastructure.
- Assist with integration of IP routing systems with studio production technologies.
- Maintain signal flow integrity across broadcast routing and monitoring platforms.
Studio Production Readiness
- Prepare and validate studio technical systems to ensure the environment is fully operational prior to productions.
- Perform readiness checks across cameras, routing systems, audio capture systems, display infrastructure, and monitoring systems.
- Coordinate with production teams to verify system configuration and technical readiness for live or recorded productions.
Studio Equipment Support
- Provide break/fix troubleshooting and maintenance across studio production equipment.
- Support and maintain robotic camera systems and PTZ camera infrastructure.
- Maintain and troubleshoot studio audio systems including ceiling array microphones and DSP processing systems.
- Support teleprompter systems, ensuring reliable operation during studio productions.
- Diagnose and resolve issues impacting studio production workflows.
Studio Display & Graphics Systems
- Support large-format display infrastructure including Sony video walls and Sony CLED (Crystal LED) display systems.
- Ensure proper signal routing and synchronization between broadcast routing systems and display technologies.
- Assist with support and troubleshooting of Disguise (d3) media server platforms used for studio graphics and LED environments.
Network & Systems Integration
- Work closely with IT networking teams to troubleshoot infrastructure issues including:
- Network bandwidth allocation
- Support hybrid broadcast infrastructures integrating SDI and IP transport systems.
System Monitoring & Maintenance
- Perform system monitoring and health checks across broadcast infrastructure.
- Maintain documentation including network topology, signal flow diagrams, and system configuration.
- Test redundancy and failover systems across broadcast routing and IP network infrastructure.
- Assist with lifecycle maintenance and upgrades of broadcast infrastructure systems.
Required Qualifications:- 5-8+ years of experience supporting broadcast engineering or media infrastructure environments.
- Hands-on experience supporting SMPTE ST 2110 broadcast environments.
- Experience with Evertz routing platforms including Ultrix FR12.
- Strong understanding of multicast networking, PTP timing, NMOS orchestration, and IP media transport.
- Experience supporting studio production environments or broadcast control rooms.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve issues affecting broadcast video, audio, and IP media systems.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience supporting large-scale broadcast IP infrastructure environments.
- Familiarity with Sony video walls or Sony CLED display systems.
- Experience supporting Disguise media server platforms.
- Experience supporting robotic/PTZ camera systems.
- Experience supporting ceiling array microphone systems.
- Knowledge of AES67 or Dante audio networking.
- Experience using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow or Jira.
Additional Requirements:- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working in control rooms, studios, and equipment rack environments.
- Ability to troubleshoot and respond to issues quickly in live production environments.
What We Offer:Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:
- Multiple medical plan options to suit your family's needs
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
- Commuter Benefits
- And much more
