Assistant Audio Engineer Jobs in Hartford, CT (NOW HIRING)

Description
Why You'll Love Working at Ross Video:
At Ross Video, you'll be part of a team energized by innovation, building the cutting-edge technology that powers the world's most watched live productions and events. Our products are designed to be intuitive, reliable, and to deliver exceptional results-because our customers' success is everything to us. If you've ever watched live television, breaking news, major sports, or a Hollywood award show, you've seen our technology in action. Join us behind the scenes and help make unforgettable live moments possible.
Who you report to: Director, Broadcast Engineering
Career Level: C
What We Offer:
Ross provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility you need to do your best work, including flexible hours, generous paid time off, and a wellness allowance. You'll also have the opportunity to share in our success through our employee share ownership program and grow your career with ongoing learning and development support. We value connection and collaboration, with plenty of events and opportunities to build relationships across the company. Most importantly, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about what we do and how we do it.
Job Overview:
At Ross Production Services (RPS), we power video production for hundreds of shows each year across the United States and the World using the industry's widest range of smart production solutions, you will help create. Our company is experiencing strong growth in eSports, entertainment and sports and is searching for a dynamic, self-motivated, highly technical doer to take RPS engineering to the next level.
As a Broadcast Engineer I at RPS, you will work with a team of like-minded experts building and then engineering trucks and fly packs with the latest and greatest Ross equipment. You will then deploy what your team builds in remote events for the top networks and brands in several industries. As a developing engineer, you will begin to develop new/creative/innovative technical offerings that will meet our customer's needs, help differentiate Ross and RPS in the marketplace and continue the business' strong expansion.
Ross Production Services currently has 10 of the most powerful small mobile units in the industry, a studio and fly packs at all levels. 2026/2027 promises to be the most exciting time ever, worldwide, with new equipment and customers coming on board. Be a part of events for the biggest networks, eSports companies and media brands. Be a part of RPS!
What the job is all about:

• Working with dedicated broadcast hardware including all Ross products and other best standard industry equipment.
• Assist Engineer in Charge (EIC) in running a truck, with desire to learn and develop to become a truck EIC.
• Hand out and Inventory all Equipment on Remotes.
• Knowledge of video shading and cameras (Work as a V1 on shows).
• Be able to work with crew and help follow through with EIC/Tech manager plan.
• Instruct Crew as needed, direct the activities of crew members related to the operation of the mobile unit, including setup and breakdown of the truck.
• Pack and unpack your truck and drive to and from Remotes
• Learn to Build shows from the ground up, including router configuration, signal flow troubleshooting, and working with various technicians to establish show requirements and turn them into executed solutions.
• Provide information to EIC for the Post Show Report at the conclusion of each event.
• Work directly with the EIC to handle all required preventative and technical maintenance of onboard broadcast equipment.
• Maintaining a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that works well with co-workers, supervisors, customers and vendors.
• Responsible end-to-end for select, small scale events.
• Introduction to some system design and building and on site integration and set up to include video path, audio path, fiber linked systems, digital video compression and transmission standards, PC networking, Master Control facilities and hub, and network storage systems. This will include broadcast trucks, fly packs and fiber kits.
• Help assist Control room workflows and Engineer shows.

Who you are:

• Strong technical mind
• 1-3 years relevant experience and interested in working with the coolest technology on the best events to maximize your potential
• Familiar with broadcast signal flow or networking
• Have built or engineered equipment, worked on the technical side of the live event industry or love technology and trends
• Interested in sports and eSports
• Perform well under pressure and love challenges

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring
Ross uses a secure, closed AI system to support recruitment. Your information is protected and used only to help us efficiently identify qualified candidates. We encourage all applicants to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement - if you bring relevant skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you.
Our Commitment to Fostering an Inclusive Environment
We want you to bring your authentic self to work, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that's something we're passionate about!
If you require accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment, assessment, and selection process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.