BROADCAST ENGINEER Position Available In St. Johns, Florida

Broadcast Engineer

PGA TOUR

– Director
Ponte Vedra Beach • FL

Technical Services:

Technical/Engineering
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days ago In order to be considered for this role, after clicking “Apply Now” above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. The Best Players Need the Best People. For more than 50 years, the

PGA TOUR

has been a showcase for the world’s finest players, organizing premier golf tournaments that have collectively raised an impressive $4 billion for charitable causes. Now, we’re on the lookout for passionate and talented individuals eager to contribute to the next exciting chapter in our rich history. Just four years after unveiling our 187,000 square foot Global Headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, we’re expanding with the addition of a second building to accommodate our growing business and the surging popularity of our sport. Introducing

PGA TOUR

STUDIOS, a cutting-edge media facility spanning three floors and 165,000 square feet. This brand-new facility opened its doors in January 2025. It houses eight spacious production control rooms, eight audio control rooms, seven versatile studios, and an entire floor dedicated to post-production. This greenfield facility is SMPTE 2110, utilizing some of the latest technologies on the market. You will play a crucial role in supporting over 5,000 hours a year of live content for

PGA TOUR LIVE

on ESPN+, the brand new

PGA TOUR

World Feed (reaching nearly 200 countries), PGA TOUR Champions and Korn Ferry telecasts, plus original programming, digital content, studio shows, creative design and more.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree, Technical School, or related experience
Three years of related experience required
Experience in live broadcast engineering, within small to medium multicamera production environments
Customer service centric approach with a positive attitude
Understanding of the

SMPTE 2110

standards and workflows
Experience in multiple technical areas, including video switchers, audio consoles, intercoms, replay devices, graphics systems, KVM, video cameras, LED walls, and encoding/decoding systems.
Experience working with commonly used IT technologies in broadcast facilities, such as networking, servers, and virtual machines (VMs)
Focus on ongoing training, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing
Ability to remain calm under pressure while adapting to changing priorities and meeting the demands of a complex work environment

Preferred:

AWS certifications, experience with streaming and cloud-based broadcast solutions, networking background and certifications, work experience in a large studio facility environment, post-production support experience
Available for on-call rotation outside of the production schedule and understand that flexibility in shift work might be required, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Ensure the technical success of live and pre-recorded productions within a team environment
Build, implement, and support cutting-edge broadcast infrastructure, which is predominantly driven by SMPTE 2110 and IT technology
Provide first level engineering support for internal and external clients in areas such as PCR, ACR, Ingest, TOC, NOC, video editing, audio finishing, advanced graphics, and creative services.
Assist with studio operations, including LED walls with AR/XR video processing systems, cameras, robotic technologies, and lighting.
Collaborate closely with teams from Remote and Production Operations, IT, Creative Services, TOC, and NOC to support and improve current productions, and build solutions for new productions
Maintain the existing equipment and conduct research to identify and implement new technologies that can help us deliver innovative solutions
Primarily support the facility in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; there may be occasions requiring travel to support remote productions and golf events
Special Projects or other duties as assigned