What are the responsibilities and job description for the Broadcast Technician position at BitFire?
BitFire is seeking a Broadcast Technician to join our Technical Operations team at our Hudson, MA office. This full-time, entry-level role is ideal for individuals passionate about live video production and eager to build hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-tech broadcast environment.
We’re looking for someone with a strong interest in live multi-camera workflows, video routing, and television broadcast —a motivated team player who thrives under pressure, communicates clearly, and is eager to grow their technical expertise across production technologies.
- Provide quality control for on-air transmissions from our 24/7 Network Operations Center
- Support live and scheduled productions with setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting
- Assist with technical execution of live events and coordination with production teams
- Operate and monitor SDI and IP-based production infrastructure
- Work closely with clients and partners to ensure seamless broadcast operations
- Support daily operational tasks and cross-department initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with multi-camera live production environments
- Basic knowledge of broadcast systems such as SDI routers, intercom, audio, and video workflows
- Basic understanding of networking and computers
- Previous experience in live television or video production (student or professional)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and customer service abilities
- Flexible schedule, including availability for nights and weekends
- Self-starter with a willingness to take initiative and support team goals
- Comfortable using Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, etc.)
This role is perfect for someone who wants to grow in the live broadcast production world, working side-by-side with a team building next-gen solutions for major productions across sports, news, and entertainment.