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Video Broadcast Network Engineer - Washington DC

Diversified
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
May 02, 2025
Video Broadcast Network Engineer - Washington DC Washington, DC, USA Req #4098 Friday, May 2, 2025 About Diversified: Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world's most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back. What to Expect: At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you. As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED. How You'll Contribute: We are seeking a Production Networking Engineer with deep expertise in live broadcast networks to support high-stakes sports productions across venues, studios, and remote workflows. In this role, you'll design and manage low-latency, high-reliability network infrastructures that support video, audio, comms, and data transport in real-time. This is a hands-on, high-impact role essential to the delivery of live sporting events across digital and linear platforms. What You'll Do: 1. Event Network Design & Deployment Architect and deploy broadcast-grade IP networks to support live video/audio workflows at sports venues, OB trucks, and remote production hubs. Plan and execute temporary or permanent network builds tailored for fast-paced game-day environments. Design and segment VLANs for media, comms, control, and IT services across complex workflows. 2. Real-Time Broadcast Support Provide onsite or remote network engineering support during live games, tournaments, and studio broadcasts. Monitor system performance and respond to issues with minimal disruption to live output. Interface with engineering, broadcast ops, and production crews to coordinate signal flow and infrastructure uptime. 3. Media-over-IP & Synchronization Configure and support IP-based audio/video (SMPTE ST 2110, Dante, AES67, NDI) in production networks. Manage timing and synchronization using PTP, GPS-based clocking, and boundary clocks for IP media systems. Integrate networked control systems, replay servers, cameras, and graphics over IP. 4. Network Health & Security Implement monitoring solutions to proactively detect packet loss, latency, jitter, or bandwidth spikes. Maintain security best practices, including access control, device hardening, and firewall policy management. Ensure redundancy and failover strategies are in place for critical production paths. 5. Documentation & Collaboration Create and update network diagrams, IP maps, and event-specific configs. Collaborate with vendors, integrators, and league IT teams to ensure compatibility and compliance. Provide post-event debriefs and lessons-learned summaries. What You'll Bring: Education: Bachelor's degree in Networking, Broadcast Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). Experience: 5+ years in live sports broadcasting, AV networking, or event production engineering. Proven success in high-pressure environments (live stadiums, arenas, OB units, etc.). Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of L2/L3 switching, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), multicast (IGMP), and QoS. Experience with Cisco, Arista, Netgear M4250/4300 series, or equivalent. Familiarity with SMPTE ST 2110, Dante, AES67, and PTP timing. Strong skills in Wireshark, Crestron/Control systems (optional), and cloud-based production tools. Certifications (Preferred): Cisco CCNA/CCNP Dante Level 2 or 3 SMPTE ST 2110 training AVIXA CTS / CTS-D Why Join Us: Be part of the backbone that delivers live sports to millions of viewers. Work with cutting-edge tech in stadiums, studios, and remote production. Collaborate with passionate teams across engineering, operations, and media production. Competitive pay, travel opportunities, and top-tier benefits. What We Offer: Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits: Multiple medical plan options to suit your family's needs Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k with Employer Match Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services Commuter Benefits And much more To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at our career siteor email us at [emailprotected]. Diversified is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe in fair and equitable hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact [emailprotected] so we can assist you. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience depending on the position offered, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Other details Job Family Engineering & Programming Job Function Video/Engineering Pay Type Salary Min Hiring Rate $92,800.00 Max Hiring Rate $141,800.00 Apply Now Washington, DC, USA Share this job: