Chief Broadcast Engineer

Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)

$110K — $130K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of component-level broadcast engineering experience, ideally within an NFL stadium or similar large facility.
  • Working knowledge of multiple broadcast systems and deep expertise in at least one area.
  • Comfortable leading crew and managing high-pressure live event coordination.
  • High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred in a relevant field.
  • Familiarity with stadium-specific infrastructure and large-format LED systems is a plus.
  • Experience with SMPTE ST 2110 or IP-based broadcast infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional service while maintaining neutrality and confidentiality for NFL tenants.
  • Engineer broadcast, A/V, and media services for remote production trucks.
  • Oversee technical execution for high-profile non-NFL events and adapt systems accordingly.
  • Ensure uptime of critical systems during live events and resolve issues in real-time.
  • Collaborate with the Director on systems engineering and equipment lifecycle planning.
  • Supervise contracted engineers during events, coordinating with vendors for any equipment issues.
  • Maintain equipment and support departmental budgeting and planning processes.
  • Document systems and maintain CAD drawings for troubleshooting and upgrades.
  • Research and recommend emerging broadcast technologies to improve operations.
  • Lead technical evaluations for planned SMPTE ST 2110 modernization.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a high-energy environment during major sports and entertainment events.
  • Access to state-of-the-art broadcast technology and equipment.
  • Career development opportunities through exposure to large-scale productions and events.
  • Engagement with top industry professionals in live event coordination.
  • Ability to influence broadcast standards and infrastructure modernization.
Full Job Description
Full-Time, Exempt | Reports to: Director, Broadcast, AV & Media | East Rutherford, NJ

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide a high level of service to both NFL tenants while maintaining absolute neutrality on team matters and protecting the confidentiality of each team's information.
• Serve as engineer of record for broadcast, A/V, and media services coordination with remote production trucks, ensuring signal and data routing is clean for two NFL broadcast partners.
• Own end-to-end technical execution for non-NFL events, including concerts, WrestleMania, international soccer, and other large-scale productions, adapting stadium systems to each show's touring production and broadcast requirements.
• Own uptime for FOH, BOH, video replay room, and audio control suite systems during live events, diagnosing and resolving issues in real time with zero tolerance for broadcast interruption.
• Partner with the Director, Broadcast, AV & Media on systems engineering, equipment lifecycle planning, and event-driven infrastructure changes.
• Supervise contracted Broadcast Engineers and A/V crew on event day, escalating equipment issues to the Director, Broadcast, AV & Media for vendor and warranty coordination.
• Maintain equipment, materials, and departmental records to support the Director's budget and planning process.
• Maintain stadium system documentation and CAD drawings used for troubleshooting, freelancer onboarding, and future upgrades.
• Bring forward emerging broadcast technology recommendations; you're expected to know what's next, not just what's installed.
• Lead technical evaluation and standards recommendations for the stadium's upcoming SMPTE ST 2110 modernization, partnering with the Director, Broadcast, AV & Media on final vendor selection and budget decisions.

THE TECH YOU'LL WORK WITH

Cameras & Production Sony cameras & CCUs, Ross production switchers, Ross Tria, Chyron
Routing & Infrastructure Evertz EQX router systems, EVS, Evertz Dreamcatcher

Comms Riedel Bolero wireless & wired intercom

Audio Dante audio network, Q-SYS digital/analog distribution, AES standards

IPTV & Distribution HD/emerging-format IPTV, ENG capture & distribution, multicasting, wireless ENG Tx/Rx

Standards SMPTE and AES standards across existing and emerging broadcast technology

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:
• 10+ years of component-level broadcast engineering at a network, major-market, or large-facility level; NFL/major stadium, arena, or network O&O experience is a strong plus.
• Working knowledge of at least several of the systems listed above; deep expertise in any one is valuable, breadth across categories is ideal.
• Comfort supervising crew and coordinating with outside broadcast trucks under live, high-pressure event conditions.
• High School Diploma/GED required.

Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience across the full television pipeline: engineering, production, post-production, programming, and traffic.
• Familiarity with stadium-specific infrastructure: truck docks, Wave Central, and large-format LED/scoring control systems.
• Experience with SMPTE ST 2110 or other IP-based broadcast infrastructure (PTP timing, IP multicast networking, SDI-to-IP migration) strongly preferred given our upcoming modernization plans.

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENTThis role runs on the stadium's event calendar, not a standard week, including nights, weekends, and holidays when games and events are scheduled. Noise levels are moderate day-to-day and elevated during live events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions below in a stadium environment, with or without reasonable accommodation:
• Regular movement throughout the stadium, including control rooms, concourses, dock areas, and field-level locations.
• Frequent use of stairs and ladders to reach control rooms, catwalks, camera positions, and broadcast infrastructure; elevators may not always be usable during live events.
• Extended standing and walking, particularly during live events, setup, and breakdown.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of broadcast and A/V equipment up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Fine hand manipulation to operate broadcast equipment, wiring, and control systems.
• Work at elevated positions such as catwalks, platforms, and camera wells.
• Exposure to indoor and outdoor stadium conditions, including varying weather, and elevated noise levels during live events.

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