Manager, TV Audio Infrastructure

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 Position Summary

The Manager of Broadcast TV Audio Infrastructure assists senior management with responsibilities for the design, operation, maintenance, and strategic development of audio systems while supporting live and recorded television production. This role supports a team of broadcast audio technicians, ensuring reliable, high-quality audio across studios, control rooms, remote productions, and transmission facilities. The manager works closely with production, engineering, IT, and operations teams to support current workflows while planning future technology upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

Audio Infrastructure Management

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of broadcast audio systems, including intercoms (wired/wireless), audio-over-IP networks, RFOF systems, RF Microphones and IEM monitoring systems.

• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules and system documentation.

• Collaborate with external vendors to prioritize, schedule, and expedite repairs, ensuring maximum system reliability and uptime.

Technical Leadership

• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex audio and broadcast infrastructure issues.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend upgrades to improve efficiency, scalability, and audio quality.

• Collaborate with IT teams on networked audio systems.

Project Management

• Plan and execute capital projects, upgrades, technical work books, equipment refreshes, and system integrations.

• Coordinate installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance of new systems.

• Demoing new audio technologies.

Team Leadership

• Collaborate with upper management to supervise, mentor, and develop broadcast audio engineers and technical staff.

• Coordinate staffing and technical support coverage for live events and special productions.

Operational Support

• Support live broadcast, entertainment, and special event productions.

• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.

• Participate in on-call escalation support for critical broadcast operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Engineering, Audio Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of experience in broadcast engineering, professional audio, or television infrastructure environments.

• Extensive knowledge of broadcast audio systems, signal routing, and transmission workflows.

• Understanding Dante platforms.

• Strong understanding of television production environments and live broadcast operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale network television operations.

• Familiarity with broadcast intercom systems.

• Professional certifications in broadcast engineering.

• Experience with wireless communications, and Audio production technologies.

Key Competencies

• Broadcast systems infrastructure

• Audio engineering expertise

• Project planning and execution

• Problem-solving under pressure

• This role combines broadcast audio engineering expertise with operational leadership to ensure reliable, high-quality audio delivery across all television platforms.



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