Broadcast Media IP Engineer

The Broadcast Media IP Engineer is responsible for the implementation, operation, and optimization of IP-based media systems across cloud-native and traditional broadcast environments. This role focuses on real-time video workflows and supports the end-to-end lifecycle of live and linear content-from ingest and processing through transport and playout-ensuring reliable, low-latency, and high-quality execution., Cloud & Broadcast Media Operations

• Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance media systems supporting live and linear workflows across on-site, cloud, and IP-based platforms.
• Operate and optimize cloud-based media services alongside broadcast playback infrastructure, automation systems, scheduling platforms, M&C, and metadata services.
• Own day-to-day ingest, encoding, processing, and transport workflows for live and linear content across IP-based environments.
• Support playout systems and automation infrastructure to ensure continuity, synchronization, and reliability of service.
• Apply established architectures and best practices across media ingest, processing, and transport workflows.
• Implement and tune encoding, processing, and transport configurations to improve system performance, latency, and reliability.

System Implementation & Maintenance

• Deploy, configure, and support video processing systems-including encoders, transcoders, and processing services-across cloud and hybrid environments (e.g., AWS Media Services, FFmpeg, Elemental, Harmonic, CommScope).
• Ensure reliable, low-latency transport of video streams across IP-based contribution and distribution networks over fiber, cloud, and IP infrastructure.
• Support integration between cloud-native media workflows and traditional broadcast systems, enabling interoperability across hybrid environments.
• Leverage APIs, messaging frameworks, and automation tools to improve workflow efficiency, repeatability, and operational scalability.
• Contribute to automation and metadata-driven workflows supporting media lifecycle and system orchestration.
• Follow architectural standards and partner with senior engineers to improve system scalability, resiliency, and performance.

Monitoring, Transport & Troubleshooting

• Monitor system health, availability, and performance across on-site, cloud, and IP-based broadcast environments.
• Ensure signal integrity, timing accuracy, and consistent quality of service across IP transport and playout paths.
• Support real-time media transport workflows and adaptive streaming processes where applicable.
• Assist in managing encryption and content protection mechanisms across IP-based systems.
• Monitor transport streams, synchronization, and metadata, identifying and resolving issues impacting quality and reliability.
• Respond to incidents, perform structured troubleshooting, and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and network teams to resolve issues impacting media workflows and system performance.

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Partner with broadcast operations, IP/network engineering, cloud infrastructure, and product teams to support and improve media workflows.
• Participate in system testing, QA validation, and deployment of media platform changes.
• Work with vendors and partners to troubleshoot issues, validate integrations, and enhance platform capabilities.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to broadcast standards, IP transport protocols, and content protection requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures for media systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, performance, and operational efficiency., * Reliable, low-latency execution of IP-based media workflows across cloud and broadcast systems.
• Rapid and effective troubleshooting of issues impacting live media workflows.
• Continuous improvements in system stability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Increased ownership of systems and meaningful contributions to platform automation and modernization.

• 5-8 years of experience in broadcast engineering, media workflows, or IP-based video environments.
• Proven experience supporting live video workflows across on site, cloud and IP-based platforms.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of video codecs and formats (MPEG-TS, H.264/H.265, AAC).
• Experience with IP-based media transport protocols (RTP, RTMP, SRT, Zixi, RIST).
• Familiarity with streaming protocols and workflows (HLS, MPEG-DASH).
• Hands-on experience with media processing systems (FFmpeg, AWS Elemental, Harmonic, CommScope or equivalent).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and cloud-native media services.
• Proficiency with Linux systems and scripting (Python, Bash).
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools across distributed systems.

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to operate independently.
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, live production environments with time-sensitive constraints.
• Effective communication and collaboration across technical and operational teams.
• Demonstrated ownership of systems and workflows, with a focus on continuous learning and improvement., * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience., * Experience with broadcast automation, playout, or master control systems.
• Familiarity with SCTE standards and IP-based signaling workflows.
• Exposure to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of IP media transport architectures, including multicast and timing concepts.
• Experience supporting fiber/IP contribution and real-time media transport systems.

$100,000 - $120,000

About STARZ

STARZ (NASDAQ: STRZ) is the leading premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the most popular franchises and series on television. STARZ offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including boundary-breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning “We’re All Adults Here.” Complementary to any platform or service, STARZ is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry-leading advanced technology, data analytics and digital infrastructure and the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage - Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance - generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and wellness days
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

As an experienced individual contributor, this role operates with moderate autonomy, contributing to the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of scalable, IP-centric media systems while collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.