Broadcast Transmission Engineer Live Event Broadcast

Date Posted: 05/11/2026Hiring Organization: Rose InternationalPosition Number: 501052Industry: IT CompanyJob Title: Broadcast Transmission Engineer Live Event BroadcastJob Location: Cupertino, CA, USA, 95014Work Model: OnsiteShift: Week 1: 10 hour days, business hours. Weeks 2 and 3: Extended days up to 14 hours, including evenings and weekend workEmployment Type: TemporaryFT/PT: Full-TimeEstimated Duration (In Weeks): 3Min Hourly Rate($): 91.05Max Hourly Rate($): 91.05Must Have Skills/Attributes: Broadcast, Dashboards, Engineering, Event Planning, Fiber Optics, MAC OS, Transmission, Transmission control protocolExperience Desired: Hands-on experience in broadcast transmission or live event signal engineering (3 yrs); Strong knowledge of signal routing, encoding, transmission protocols, and redundant/failover systems (3 yrs); Experience with SDI, fiber optics, IP-based signal transport, and real-time monitoring tools (3 yrs); Hands-on experience with broadcast monitoring systems, signal health metrics, latency, jitter (3 yrs); Ability to work in high-pressure live event environments with strong troubleshooting and incident re (3 yrs)**C2C is not available**Job DescriptionDuration: (~3 weeks / ~145 hours)Schedule: Week 1: 10-hour days, business hours | Weeks 2–3: Extended days up to 14 hours, including evenings and weekend workRequired Qualifications 3–5 years of hands-on experience in broadcast transmission or signal engineering, with exposure to live event or live broadcast workflows Working knowledge of redundant transmission systems, including familiarity with failover procedures and backup circuits Solid understanding of broadcast signal distribution concepts — signal routing, encoding, and transmission protocols Familiarity with video signal formats and transmission standards — including SDI, fiber optics, IP-based signal transport, and real-time monitoring tools Experience working with broadcast-grade monitoring systems — dashboards, signal health metrics (jitter, latency, packet loss), and basic incident response Comfort operating in fast-paced, high-pressure broadcast environments — live event experience is a strong plus Ability to follow and contribute to run-of-show documentation and incident logsThe Right Person This role is a great fit for a broadcast engineer who has solid technical foundations and experience working in a world-class live event environment — with experienced senior engineers alongside you every step of the way. The right candidate: Has real-world, hands-on experience with signal path workflows and broadcast transmission systems Is collaborative and communicative — comfortable taking direction from the EIC and proactively flagging issues before they escalate Is ready for operational intensity — extended days, high focus, and live event pressure Is thorough and detail-oriented — understands that clean documentation and clear communication are as important as technical skill Understands that signal is the product — every technical decision is ultimately judged by the viewer's experienceAbout This Engagement: Client's Worldwide Events and Experiences team is seeking a contract Broadcast/Transmission Engineer to support a high-profile global live broadcast. This is a zero-failure environment delivering to concurrently to multiple platforms worldwide.This is a highly focused, operationally intensive ~3-week engagement. You'll work directly alongside our facility EIC, supporting transmission infrastructure, signal path validation, and failover readiness. The right candidate has solid hands-on broadcast experience, is eager to contribute in a high stakes environment, and is ready to execute from day one under direction from senior engineering staff.Engagement ScheduleWeek 1: Facility & equipment familiarization, transmission workflow review, failsafe plan review, pre- event rehearsalsWeek 2: Redundancy procedures documentation (Mon – Wed) Signal path testing & validation checks (Thu – Sun)Week 3: Event: Live broadcast & signal monitoring (Mon); Post-event support and wrap-up documentation (Tue – Thu)Event Week Detail: The 'event' spans Thursday 6/4 through Monday 6/8. The first 4 days (6/4–6/7) are asset preparation, staging, and signal validations. 6/8 is the live broadcast day. Extended and overnight availability will be required for signal path monitoring and failover readiness.What You'll DoPre-Event (Weeks 1–2)Review existing transmission workflows, signal routing, and failsafe plans alongside the facility EIC; flag potential infrastructure risks for reviewAssist in validating redundancy and backup procedures across the complete signal path — from source through destination (equipment room patches, feeds to various on-campus locations)Help document signal routing diagrams, failover procedures, and recovery timelines Support preparation of run-of-show checklists for signal monitoring and failover executionAssist with end-to-end signal path tests, including backup/redundancy activation and restorationWork closely with the EIC/Facility Engineer to verify network stability, fiber receives/sends to remote sites, and backup circuitsParticipate in all pre-show tests, rehearsals, and platform validations to help confirm signal quality and integrityDuring the Event (Week 3)Monitor signal path health continuously from source through all delivery points, escalating anomalies to the EICSupport real-time verification of transmission infrastructure status — equipment health, signal quality, delivery endpoints Assist in executing failover procedures as directed; maintain clear communication with the EIC and operations teamMaintain live incident logs documenting all signal events, interventions, and resolutionsSupport output/ingress validation and platform-specific signal behavior across multiple delivery endpointsPost-Event (Week 3)Complete incident logs and contribute to root cause analysis for any signal events Assist with restoring infrastructure and monitoring systems to baseline/archival state Complete required documentation to team systems**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**BenefitsFor information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website. California Pay EquityFor information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here. Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department. 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