Senior Broadcast Engineer (EIC)

Apple creates and delivers world-class content experiences to millions of customers globally. Our broadcast engineering teams design and operate state-of-the-art facilities that power live music video and sports broadcasts setting new standards for quality and innovation in the Senior Broadcast Engineer will join a global team of broadcast specialists supporting the infrastructure workflows and facilities underpinning world-class live experiences for Apple Music.

The Senior Broadcast Engineer will be responsible for a combination of traditional and cutting-edge broadcast technologies tailored to ensure the reliable delivery of live content to the highest standard. This role requires excellence in both operational and support roles and involves close collaboration with systems engineers production and operations teams to ensure consistent operational excellence across all our event and broadcast will supervise mission-critical systems to support high-profile live broadcasts. Youll be required to make quick technical decisions implement innovative solutions to complex challenges and take ownership of systems that directly impact Apples content delivery. Thriving under pressure you are confident owning your decisions and able to drive complex role requires flexible working hours - sometimes working evenings weekends and/or overnight to support event production and broadcast.

Provide first and second line support of broadcast systems for technical operators and production will assume operational roles directly. For larger and more complex productions you will also provide technical supervision to external crews. nSupport the configuration operation and training for a wide range of equipment including system cameras robotics production switchers control systems intercoms and production audio consoles. nAdvise in technical co-ordination with production partners including integration of incoming and resolve technical issues using internal tools and reporting systems. nAssume a proactive approach to ensure all technical documentation remains reliable and with internal teams and external vendors to guarantee reliable technical infrastructure co-ordinating preventative equipment maintenance and upgrades as required.

Proven experience as a Senior Broadcast or Systems Engineer Broadcast Guarantee (EIC) or in a senior-level role driving a modern and high-demand live production environment to industry leading standards. nAn excellent communicator with the ability to distill technical details for a range of technical expertise supporting broadcast and event systemsincluding: Cameras vision mixers multi-viewers media routers intercom and production audio knowledge of replay systems graphics engines and video experience with IP-based broadcast networks software-defined networking architectures. nExpert knowledge of SMPTE 2110 broadcast standards as well as deep understanding of baseband formats. nProficient configuring and troubleshooting broadcast control systems and automation platforms.

Knowledge of streaming protocols content delivery networks and OTT platform familiarity working in an A-list artist facing -on experience with music light entertainment or variety broadcast shows is with live event technology staging and UK rigging safety of lighting principles for studio and deep familiarity with the Apple ecosystem of services and hardware.n