What are the responsibilities and job description for the Broadcast & Studio Systems Engineer position at Diversified?
About Diversified:
Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world's most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.
What to Expect:
At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.
As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.
How You'll Contribute:
We're looking for a Broadcast & Studio Systems Engineer to support all technical operations for a high-performance broadcast studio in New York City. This role manages system readiness, live-production reliability, and the overall health of the studio's infrastructure. You'll provide real-time quality control during productions, maintain and optimize core systems, and troubleshoot complex issues across routing, audio, video, networking, and large-format displays.
This is a hands-on engineering role that requires independence, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to keep live shows on air without interruption.
What You'll Do:
Studio Operations
- Oversee daily technical operations of the studio and control room.
- Perform system checks to ensure all equipment is ready for live production.
- Monitor routing, switching, audio, video, graphics, and display systems during broadcasts.
- Step in to operate production equipment when needed to maintain on-air continuity.
Maintenance & Infrastructure
- Maintain cameras, switchers, audio consoles, intercoms, routers, servers, display walls, and monitoring systems.
- Execute preventive maintenance and keep system configuration and signal-flow documentation accurate.
- Test backup paths and redundancy systems regularly to ensure reliability.
Troubleshooting & Support
- Diagnose and resolve issues involving Evertz routing (SDI/IP), SDVN, IP transport, and core studio hardware.
- Partner with IT to troubleshoot multicast, VLANs, QoS, and network-related issues affecting production systems.
Systems Expertise
- Support and maintain Evertz Magnum SDVN across hybrid SDI/IP environments.
- Operate and troubleshoot Planar video walls and Sony CLED (Crystal LED) display systems.
- Support Ross XPression, Dante/AES67 audio networks, and studio monitoring tools.
- Support control room technologies such as multiviewers, tallies, timing systems, playback/clip servers, and downstream signal monitoring tools used in live productions.
What You'll Bring:
Education & Certifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- 5-7 years in broadcast engineering or studio systems support.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across routing, hybrid IP/SDI workflows, and studio hardware.
- Experience with Evertz SDI/IP routing, Magnum, and SDVN orchestration.
- Hands-on experience with Planar and/or Sony CLED display technologies.
- Familiarity with production switchers (Ross, Grass Valley, Sony), Dante, Clear-Com/RTS intercoms, and professional camera systems.
- Knowledge of SDI, NDI, AES67, and ST 2110 standards.
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced, live production environments.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and safely access racks, control rooms, and studio equipment positions.
- Flexibility to support early/late production schedules as needed.
- Experience using ticketing/workflow systems (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.) is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and a calm, solutions-focused approach during live production challenges
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Cross-team Collaboration experience
- Experience with MAM/PAM or cloud-based media workflows.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud for basic post troubleshooting.
- Understanding of editorial/post-production workflows.
- Experience diagnosing cloud or storage-related issues in media environments.
What We Offer:
Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:
- Multiple medical plan options to suit your family's needs
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
- Commuter Benefits
- And much more
To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at our career siteor email us at careers@onediversified.com.
Diversified is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe in fair and equitable hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact careers@onediversified.com so we can assist you.
Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience depending on the position offered, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
Diversified is an equal employment opportunity employer and all aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. We celebrate diversity and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply for available positions. Individuals needing assistance or an accommodation to complete an application due to a disability, may contact Human Resources at 800.811.2771.
