CareerPlan

Senior Field Engineer

New York, New York, USAFull-time$114k–$150k2026-08-24 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Lead special events and project-based assignments as an EIC while supporting engineering operations for live news, special events, and breaking news coverage.

Role type

Senior Field Engineer (Broadcast Engineering & Project Management)

Builds

Reliable, high-quality transmission and production for live news, special events, and breaking news across remote and studio environments.

Domain

Broadcast media, live television production, satellite and IP transmission

Required skills

Broadcast engineering, live television production, satellite transmission, IP transmission, fiber optics, streaming technologies, EIC experience, vehicle operation, technical documentation

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree, experience with audio/video systems, vendor coordination, problem-solving under pressure

Technologies

Satellite, fiber, IP, streaming, broadcast equipment, audio/video systems

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair broadcast, streaming, audio, and video equipment; Coordinate technical installations and evaluate new transmission systems; Create and maintain technical documentation; Support live news and special event coverage; Operate and maintain the Satellite News Vehicle; Safely operate company-owned and rental vehicles

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership