Manager – Broadcast IT Engineering

Job Summary: The Broadcast IT Engineer role at Jiostar sits at the heart of India’s rapidly evolving sports broadcasting ecosystem, working across both TV and Digital platforms. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, and supporting critical broadcast IT infrastructure to ensure seamless delivery of premium sports content across world-class properties such as IPL, ICC events, global football leagues, and the Olympics. The position demands strong hands-on expertise in broadcast systems, video workflows, playout automation, ingest operations, and emerging broadcast technologies, along with the ability to troubleshoot issues in a fast-paced, live environment. It offers a unique opportunity to work at scale, collaborate across functions, and grow professionally in one of the most exciting and high-impact media spaces in the country.

Key responsibilities::
• Installation, Configuration, and Maintenance: Set up and maintain various broadcast IT systems and equipment, such as servers, switches, routers, encoding devices, playout systems, and monitoring tools.
• Troubleshooting and Technical Support: Identify and resolve technical issues related to broadcast IT systems, encompassing hardware, software, and network infrastructure, to ensure seamless broadcasting operations.
• Hands-On Expertise: Utilize hands-on experience with Video Editing systems, VizRT, Unreal, Offline Graphics systems (Adobe), and Avid Infra that contributes to multimedia content creation and management.
• Television Workflow and Transmission Understanding: Demonstrate a clear understanding of Television Workflow, Transmission (Tx) chain, and PCR-Studio workflow to support efficient broadcasting processes.
• Video Standards and Formats: Apply your knowledge of Video Standards (PAL / NTSC) and Video & Audio Formats (SD / HD / UHD) for optimal content quality and compatibility.
• Ingest and Feed Room Management: Manage Ingest & Feed room operations, including Contribution links, ensuring smooth content acquisition and distribution.
• Documentation and SOPs: Maintain accurate documentation, including system diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures, ensuring organized and standardized processes.
• Quick Troubleshooting: Utilize your quick troubleshooting skills to address technical challenges promptly and minimize downtime.
• Rotational Shift Availability: Be available for 24x7 rotational shifts to ensure uninterrupted broadcasting operations.
• Emerging Broadcast Technology: Possess knowledge regarding new emerging Broadcast Technologies to stay updated with industry trends and advancements.
• Teleprompter Understanding: Demonstrate a working understanding of Teleprompter systems to enhance on-air presentations.
• Media Asset Management: Apply your knowledge of Media Asset Management to efficiently organize and access multimedia content.
• Video Playout Automation: Familiarity with Video Playout Automation (HARRIS ADC, iTX, etc.) to optimize scheduling and delivery of broadcasted content.
• Compression Chain and Streaming: Basic knowledge of Tx Compression chain (Encoders / Decoders) & Video Streaming services to ensure content quality during transmission.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrate a high level of communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively within the broadcasting team.

Skills and attributes for success::
• Proficiency in installing, configuring, and maintaining broadcast IT systems and equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Hands-on experience with Video Editing systems, VizRT, Pixotpe, ZD,Offline Graphics systems (Adobe), and Avid Infra.
• A clear understanding of Television Workflow, Transmission (Tx) chain, and PCR-Studio workflow.
• Knowledge of Video Standards (PAL / NTSC) and Video & Audio Formats (SD / HD / UHD).
• Familiarity with Ingest & Feed room / Contribution links and related operations / technology.
• Documentation skills, including system diagrams and standard operating procedures.
• Quick troubleshooting capability to address technical challenges efficiently.
• Availability for 24x7 rotational shifts to ensure uninterrupted broadcasting.
• Knowledge of new emerging Broadcast Technologies.
• Working understanding of Teleprompter systems.
• Familiarity with Media Asset Management.
• Knowledge of Video Playout Automation (HARRIS ADC, Broadstream, etc.).
• Basic understanding of Tx Compression chain (Encoders / Decoders) & Video Streaming services.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred education and experience::
• 5–8 years of relevant experience with a strong technical educational background is required.

About Us
Perched firmly at the nucleus of spellbinding content and innovative technology, JioStar is a leading global media & entertainment company that is reimagining the way audiences consume entertainment and sports. Its television network and streaming service together reach more than 750 million viewers every week, igniting the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of million people across geographies.

JioStar is an equal opportunity employer. The company values diversity and its mission is to create a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. The company ensures that the work environment is free from any discrimination against persons with disabilities, gender, gender identity and any other characteristics or status that is legally protected.