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About the Role

AbelCine is seeking experienced Freelance Broadcast Engineers and Engineers-in-Charge (EICs) to support a leading immersive sports and entertainment technology company on live sporting events and specialized production projects nationwide. This role involves training on specialized production systems and joining a roster for recurring assignments, with potential for weekly work during active sports seasons.

Responsibilities

Set up, configure, operate, and troubleshoot broadcast engineering equipment for live sporting events and remote productions.
Support specialized camera systems, including RED cameras and wide-angle lens configurations used for immersive capture.
Assist with the setup, operation, and breakdown of flypack-based production systems.
Establish, test, and monitor video signals and transmission paths between cameras, production equipment, and downstream distribution systems.
Troubleshoot video, fiber, cabling, connectivity, and other technical issues before and during live events.
Work closely with production teams, camera operators, technical managers, and other crew members to ensure reliable event coverage.
Participate in training to learn proprietary technology, equipment configurations, and production workflows.
Follow established technical procedures, safety protocols, and client production standards.
Travel to sporting venues and production locations as needed.

Requirements

Professional experience in broadcast engineering, remote television production, or live sports broadcasting.
Hands-on experience setting up and troubleshooting broadcast video equipment and signal paths.
Familiarity with camera systems, fiber infrastructure, cabling, and video transmission workflows.
Experience working in live production environments where technical issues must be resolved quickly.
Ability to work independently, collaborate with technical crews, and adapt to different venues and production setups.
Willingness to learn specialized immersive production technology and workflows.
Availability for freelance assignments, including evenings, weekends, and travel as dictated by sporting event schedules.
Ability to provide a current resume outlining relevant broadcast engineering experience.
Experience as an Engineer-in-Charge (EIC), E2, Broadcast Engineer, Fiber Technician, or Technical Manager.
Experience with flypacks, remote production trucks, or portable broadcast systems.
Knowledge of RED camera systems, specialty camera configurations, or immersive/VR production.
Familiarity with IP-based video transport, fiber transmission, and live streaming workflows.
Experience supporting professional or collegiate sports broadcasts, including NBA, NFL, UFC, or similar productions.
Previous experience with multi-camera productions, remote venue setups, and live event transmission.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout production venues for extended periods.
Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance as needed.
Manual dexterity to handle broadcast equipment, cables, and connectors.
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with varying weather, noise, and lighting conditions.
Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to travel for multi-day assignments as needed.

Skills

Broadcast engineering
Remote television production
Live sports broadcasting
Broadcast video equipment troubleshooting
Signal path troubleshooting
Camera systems
Fiber infrastructure
Cabling
Video transmission workflows
Live production environments
Immersive production technology
Flypacks
Remote production trucks
Portable broadcast systems
RED camera systems
Specialty camera configurations
Immersive/VR production
IP-based video transport
Fiber transmission
Live streaming workflows
Multi-camera productions
Remote venue setups
Live event transmission

Location

Nationwide

Work Type

Freelance
Project-based
Recurring assignments

Experience Level

Experienced

Salary/Compensations

$900 daily rate for a 12-hour assignment
Full daily rate for travel days exceeding five hours
Half daily rate for travel days under five hours
$65 per diem for travel assignments

About the Company

AbelCine is a leading provider of production equipment, technology solutions, and professional services for the film, television, and broadcast industries.
Through our Production Services division, we connect talented technical professionals with exciting opportunities in live events, broadcast production, and cutting-edge production technology nationwide.
Our client uses advanced camera systems and innovative broadcast technology to capture and deliver immersive viewing experiences for professional and collegiate sporting events.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.