Manager, Broadcast Design Engineering

The Manager of Broadcast Design Engineering will support the planning, implementation, and sustainment of technical systems used in live sports production and other core broadcast environments. This role includes managing engineering design activities and ensuring projects meet NBC Sports’ quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and document technical systems for remote production control rooms, studios, REMI fly packs, and remote broadcast environments
• Oversee and implement system integrations, including IP video/audio, intercom, routing, monitoring, and control systems
• Manage relationships with third-party system integrators and vendors to ensure systems are built, tested, and validated according to NBC Sports specifications and project timelines
• Supervise a small team of staff engineers or contractors as assigned
• Support the commissioning and handoff of new builds and system modifications, ensuring technical documentation and as-built records are complete and accurate
• Create system drawings, signal flow diagrams, and rack elevations using tools such as AutoCAD and Lucid
• Collaborate with production, operations, and technology teams to design solutions that meet show and network standards
• Provide second-level engineering support for system issues identified by operations or maintenance staff
• Participate in technical evaluations of new products and workflows
• Assist in the design and deployment of backup, redundancy, and monitoring strategies to ensure reliability
• Support the VP of Engineering & Technology with capital planning, system lifecycle management, and budget tracking

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in broadcast or production engineering with emphasis in design or integration roles
• Proven experience coordinating with third-party system integrators and vendors, managing deliverables, and overseeing compliance/acceptance testing
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of broadcast production equipment and standards, including video and audio routing, conversion, sync, control, networking and monitoring systems
• Proficiency with IP-based live production workflows and standards, such as SMPTE ST-2110, AES67, Dante, and NDI as well as legacy standards such as SDI, AES, and Analog audio
• Familiarity and experience with virtualized systems, hypervisors, cloud, and hybrid IP infrastructure
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills

Key Skills

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of broadcast production equipment and standards
• Proficiency with IP-based live production workflows and standards
• Familiarity and experience with virtualized systems, hypervisors, cloud, and hybrid IP infrastructure
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success