Broadcast/Streaming Technician

Our client, a well known broadcast media and entertainment company is urgently looking to hire a Broadcast Technician to join their team ON SITE in Manhattan, NY!

** This is a 10+ month contract to hire on W2 offering a full benefits package **

 

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a streaming testing lab or similar environment, including hardware assembly, network cabling, and device management.
• Proficiency in configuring network switches/routers, VPN’s, setting up and testing various types of network and AV connections and understanding network security best practices
• Strong experience setting up and managing AV equipment, particularly in a lab environment.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving hardware, network, and AV issues, with a focus on maintaining uninterrupted testing conditions
• In-depth experience with streaming technology or media testing labs is highly desirable

 

Job Responsibilities

• As a Lab Infrastructure Technician, you will work closely with Lab & Network Manager to build, maintain, and support the lab environments essential for testing streaming application across multiple platforms.
• You will handle day-to-day tasks related to lab hardware setup, including building device racks, managing network infrastructure, and ensuring all lab equipment is ready to support high-quality streaming tests
• Assemble, install, and maintain device racks with up to 30 test devices per rack, supporting the Peacock app across platforms.
• Run, test, and manage network cabling, including fiber optics, to ensure uninterrupted high bandwidth streaming and testing capabilities.
• Set up, configure, and troubleshoot AV equipment, including testing TVs and streaming devices, to maintain optimal testing conditions.
• Configure and maintain network switches to support Quality Engineers' testing requirements and ensure secure, high-speed connections across labs.
• Provide hands-on support to the Quality Engineering teams in using the lab infrastructure effectively, troubleshooting network issues, and ensuring uninterrupted access to remote testing tools.
• Maintain detailed records of equipment, configurations, and maintenance schedules. Document standard operating procedures for lab setup, network configurations, and AV system management

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.