Chief Broadcast Engineer

Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Serve as the single point of accountability for uptime and reliability of all studio, control room, and broadcast transmission systems at the Fort Worth facility
• Architect, maintain, and continuously improve the broadcast technology stack including video routing, audio infrastructure, graphics systems, communications, and production control
• Develop and enforce preventive maintenance schedules, system documentation, and disaster recovery procedures
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, equipment procurement, and broadcast technology budgets

Team Leadership

• Directly manage and mentor a team of two Broadcast Engineers, fostering technical growth and operational excellence
• Establish on-call rotations and escalation procedures to ensure 24/7 coverage of critical systems
• Define workflows, standard operating procedures, and best practices for the engineering team

Production Partnership

• Partner closely with the VP of Live Events Production & Broadcast Operations to translate the organization's broadcast vision into engineered systems and technical reality
• Build and maintain close working relationships with Producers and the Broadcast Operations team
• Serve as the primary technical advisor during production planning, clearly setting realistic expectations on what is achievable from a technology standpoint
• Proactively propose creative, cost-effective technical solutions that enhance production quality and capabilities
• Provide real-time engineering support during live productions, including evenings and weekends as required by the broadcast schedule

Innovation & Technology Development

• Evaluate and integrate new technologies into the broadcast stack — there is a genuine opportunity to shape the technical direction of the facility
• Lead the implementation of cloud-based, REMI (Remote Integration Model), and IP-based production workflows
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging standards, and new products relevant to studio and live broadcast environments
• Recommend and drive capital improvement projects to modernize infrastructure

Availability & On-Call Requirements

• Available at all hours for emergency response and critical system failures
• Manage or directly oversee broadcast technology operations during late-night and weekend production hours
• Remote troubleshooting and monitoring is accepted and encouraged when on-premises presence is not required; however, the Chief Engineer must ensure adequate on-site engineering coverage at all times

• Experience with cloud-based production platforms and workflows (e.g., cloud playout, remote contribution, cloud graphics)
• Familiarity with broadcast automation systems
• Experience in a live sports or live events broadcast environment
• Knowledge of RF coordination and management for wireless systems in a multi-camera production setting
• SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers) certification (CBTE, CBT, or equivalent)
• Experience building out or commissioning a new broadcast facility or studio
• Familiarity with IT/network infrastructure principles as they relate to modern broadcast environments (VLANs, multicast, QoS, network security)

EEO STATEMENT

Teton Ridge is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionately committed to equitable hiring and boldly dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, LGBTQ+ persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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