Broadcasting Engineer Jobs in Dallas, TX (NOW HIRING)

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The purpose of this position is to lead the daily activities of the mobile unit and provide the normal maintenance activities required for a NEP mobile unit to meet client requirements and operate up to NEP standards.

• Oversee technical and engineering operations for assigned mobile broadcast units at remote production sites, ensuring show readiness and successful execution.

• Serve as the primary on-site technical authority and client point of contact, communicating technical risks, changes, and solutions clearly and professionally.

• Lead show builds and live production execution, including system configuration, testing, troubleshooting, live operations support, and teardown.

• Quickly diagnose and resolve technical issues during setup, live broadcast, and breakdown with minimal impact to production.

• Direct and support engineering crews by assigning roles and tasks, providing real-time leadership, and maintaining safe and efficient operations.

• Schedule and deploy personnel to meet operational needs and ensure appropriate coverage.

• Evaluate crew performance, provide coaching and technical mentorship, and participate in performance management processes.

• Communicate show status, crew needs, and operational changes to management; represent management expectations on site.

• Oversee the setup, operation, and teardown of mobile units and broadcast systems in accordance with engineering standards and best practices.

• Collaborate with engineering leadership, operations teams, coordinators, and clients to meet technical and production requirements.

• Coordinate equipment, staffing, and logistics with Mobile Unit Coordinators, Field Shop, and maintenance teams.

• Support mobile unit builds, upgrades, repairs, and system improvements in partnership with engineering leadership.

• Ensure effective maintenance and asset management, including preventative maintenance, inventory tracking, and repair workflows.

• Complete post-event technical reports and required documentation accurately and on time.

• Perform additional engineering or operational duties as assigned.

• Minimum 4-5+ years of progressive experience in remote broadcast engineering or a related technical field

• Technical degree preferred (Electronics, Engineering, or related field), or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven Engineer in Charge-level leadership, with the ability to supervise technical teams, coordinate projects, and execute complex live productions in high-pressure/live production environments.

• Advanced knowledge of broadcast engineering and mobile television production, supporting major commercial and cable network productions.

• Strong hands-on proficiency across core broadcast systems, including video, audio, graphics, cameras, routing, intercoms, and IP-based workflows.

• Solid IT and networking skills, including IP configuration and troubleshooting

• Deep foundational knowledge Layer 2/3 networking (TCP/IP, multicast, VLANs, QoS, bandwidth management) and mission-critical broadcast troubleshooting.

• Advanced system-level troubleshooting ability across router control systems, video switchers, audio consoles, EVS networks, intercoms, and other networked broadcast equipment.

• High-level experience with broadcast control and infrastructure systems, including Magnum, VSM, Cerebrum, or TFC.

• In-depth knowledge of all EVS gear (XT-VIA, VIA Remotes, IPDirector, XFile, and XTA)

• Strong audio console proficiency, particularly with Calrec platforms (Apollo, Artemis, Argo Q, Summa, and Brio).

• Proficiency with production switchers, including Grass Valley switchers.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in fast-paced live environments.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (approx. 240 days per year) to live events as scheduled; valid U.S. passport required.

• Demonstrated client-facing excellence, delivering top-level technical support and customer service to internal and external clients and partners while embodying NEPs core values.