Technical Production Engineer
| Company | ByteDance |
|---|---|
| Location | New York, NY, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in studio production, live broadcast engineering, or event technical direction.
- Proficiency with AV systems, audio engineering, video switchers, and streaming encoders (e.g., vMix, OBS, LiveU, AWS Elemental).
- Hands-on experience with Blackmagic Design tools, Adobe Creative Suite, and technical production workflows.
- Familiarity with streaming protocols (RTMP, SRT, HLS) and remote/hybrid event platforms.
- Availability for flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends during live events.
Responsibilities
- Act as lead engineer during live broadcasts, events, podcasts, and multi-camera productions, serving as both show and technical director when required.
- Design and implement AV and broadcast workflows, including signal routing, streaming configurations, and equipment setup.
- Operate and manage switching, graphics, and effects using tools such as Blackmagic ATEM, vMix, OBS, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Monitor and adjust audio/video signals to maintain broadcast standards and resolve issues in real time during live productions.
- Configure, maintain, and upgrade studio, control room, and AV systems, including setups for large-scale events and meetings.
- Collaborate with producers, directors, and vendors to plan and execute productions, documenting workflows and ensuring technical readiness.
- Train and support staff on studio equipment and production workflows; establish and maintain best practices.
- Travel up to 20% of the year to support offsite productions as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead corporate broadcasts, video productions, and live/hybrid events from both technical and creative perspectives.
- Experience designing, troubleshooting, and repairing AV and broadcast systems across studio and field environments.
- Skilled in visual effects for live production, including chromakeying and keying techniques.
- Familiarity with remote production tools and collaborative virtual production platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to stay ahead of evolving technologies, media platforms, and broadcast standards.