Lead Broadcast Engineer

El Segundo, CA

We are looking for an experienced lead broadcast engineer that has worked in both truck and control room environments. The applicant should have experience in high-end broadcast systems as well as low end systems and the ability to quickly troubleshoot problems to keep production on schedule. The engineer should have a good knowledge of current broadcast systems and have a good understanding of future or next generation broadcast systems.

Responsibilities:

Manage the entire life cycle of the broadcast systems including, Design, Purchasing, Installation, Integration, configuration, and maintaining the daily engineering operations
Must be able to quickly troubleshoot and repair various live-to-air issues
Recommend and research next steps in our broadcast goals
Ability and knowledge in various broadcast systems and computer systems environment
Operate various broadcast systems depending on our show needs
Research and recommend systems upgrade
Design and implement full control room systems or individual systems
Manage, schedule, and oversee any engineer department help, staff or freelance
Responsible for annual financial planning for maintenance, new equipment purchases, and personnel
Responsible for hiring, managing, and mentoring engineering team as the broadcast group expands

Qualifications:

7+ years experience as a lead, head, or director level broadcast engineer
Troubleshooting and quick resolution of live to air issues
Broadcast production truck EIC experience
Understanding of “I.T.” management and systems
Familiarity with our current broadcast systems and possible future upgrades
Flexibility to act as an “operator” on various broadcast gear
Understanding of “ZOOM”, “The Switch” and other video transport systems
Understanding of schematics and other troubleshooting tools
Familiarity with Patch Bays and Router systems
Ability to wire and integrate various systems in a truck and control room environment
Proven ability leading a crew in design, installation, maintenance and daily operations
Proficient with large verity of Routers, Switchers, Cameras, CG’s, replay and playout devices, and signal transport equipment.
Proven ability to adapt to new technologies and ideas
Calm under pressure
Able to work in stressful situations

Experience with:

Grass Valley Kayenne K-Frame
Calrec Audio Board
Pesa and Micron Routing systems
EVS
RTS and Riedel comms systems
Singular and Chyron Graphics systems
Ikegami Cameras
Full sensor cameras used on stage and tied into truck for events (Canon, Sony…)
Dalet

Education:

College degree or equivalent technical experience

This position is eligible for remote working.

The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team at the Los Angeles Times! We look forward to reviewing your application.