Director, Systems Engineering
$160,000–$220,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Ensure all facility systems, including remote equipment, routing switchers, and transmission paths, are configured correctly and provide real-time guidance to the production crew during issues. Act as the technical troubleshooter interfacing with stakeholders to execute production visions flawlessly, while diagnosing equipment failures, performing immediate repairs, and coordinating vendor updates for damaged gear. Review upcoming event schedules to verify technical facilities and resource allocations support production requirements. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair IP-based broadcast and production systems, manage equipment inventory, and support virtual production workflows for LED volumes and live broadcasts. Requires regular on-site attendance of four days per week, evening and weekend availability, and lifting of 50 lbs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Dante Certified
- 10+ years of hands-on broadcast production and studio experience
- Experience in the Riedel / Bolero communication system
- Experience supporting LED stages / virtual production environments
- Experience and knowledge of the Sony Venice 2 and Panasonic PTZ camera system
- Experience with Stype software
- Experience with LiveU
- Experience with Pixera media server
- Experience with Barco E2 & S3 video processors
- Hands‐on experience with Evertz IP‐based router
- Working knowledge of Unreal Engine in a broadcast or production setting
- Operational knowledge of Yamaha sound Boards
- Operational knowledge of the Sony MLS X1 video switcher
- Operational knowledge of VMix system
- Familiar with SMPTE 2110 IP‐based broadcast infrastructure
- Solid understanding of broadcast transmission workflows
- Proven track record of success in a studio or broadcast environment
- Proven ability to support both production and broadcast engineering environments
- Ability to lead, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and ever-changing environment while projecting grace under pressure and maintaining an appropriate sense of urgency
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all levels of the organization
- Ability to work in the office, evenings, and weekends
- Ability to work long hours (evenings/weekends)
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Ability to work on feet for extended periods
- Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) days per week
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