# Broadcast Production Engineer

Hiring organization: [Supercast](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/supercast)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/bc9a4443-eab4-45fe-b480-78996af785a7

Listed on Supercast's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 44 – 51 USD per hour

## Summary

This role supports broadcast production systems and infrastructure at FOX News' Washington DC bureau, managing live studio equipment, control room systems, and remote broadcast locations in a 24/7 news environment. It suits experienced broadcast engineers comfortable with both traditional SDI and modern IP-based systems who can troubleshoot and maintain complex production environments under deadline pressure.

_Our summary, not Supercast's wording._

## Skills named

Networking

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years broadcast production and live television experience
- Knowledge of SMPTE standards for broadcast video and audio
- Technical troubleshooting and repair of broadcast equipment
- Ability to troubleshoot SDI and 2110 IP signal routing
- Familiarity with studio technologies including video walls, robotic cameras, and image processing
- Understanding of production control automation and NRCS workflows
- Proficiency with MS Windows workstation and server platforms
- Knowledge of file-based workflows and enterprise Media Asset Management systems
- Understanding of IT/networking theory and best practices
- Ability to work flexible schedules including overtime, holidays, and weekends
- Capability to physically remove, lift, and replace equipment in racks
- Experience operating manual and electric mechanical tools

## Nice to have

- Experience with legacy broadcast equipment such as pathbays, fiber equipment, and WFM scopes
- Familiarity with VR set technologies and lighting systems

Apply on Supercast's site: https://fox.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Domestic/job/Washington-District-of-Columbia-USA/Broadcast-Production-Engineer_R50022892