[Hiring] Broadcast Operator @Advanced Systems Group LLC

Role Description

Advanced Systems Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Broadcast Control Operator to support live broadcast and streaming operations across a growing EMEA footprint. The Broadcast Control Operator is a technical operator responsible for supporting cross‑functional projects and special coverage, including high‑priority or sensitive programming.

• Maintain clear and professional communication during live operations, including high‑pressure and rapid‑response situations.
• Coordinate technical checks in real time with supervisory, operational, and engineering teams to ensure the successful execution of live shows.
• Act as key incident monitors during live events, operating shows in accordance with established operational runbooks and Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Maintain proficiency with evolving broadcast platforms, infrastructure, and third‑party tools.

This position is part of our Flex Workforce, where you’ll work on a project-to-project basis, supporting a variety of leading media and technology clients. Flex roles are ongoing and dynamic—work may vary in cadence, length, and scope depending on client needs.

Estimated schedule: 2-5 Days a Month on average scaling up during increased live programming (Specific schedules will vary by project and client engagement.)

Responsibilities

• Live Broadcast & Network Operations
  • Act as the first line of defense for live broadcasts, executing rigorous FAX checks and technical coordination from pre‑show through live execution.
  • Perform quality control (QC) checks to ensure all feeds and signals meet required distribution standards.
  • Support the launch, routing, and takedown of live events across complex broadcast architectures.
  • Operate and monitor complex live streaming events, ensuring overall service health and validating an optimal viewer experience.
  • Participate in live event handoff processes and ensure smooth transitions between operational teams.
• Team Collaboration & Operations
  • Document shift turnover notes and communicate key issues to incoming operators to ensure operational continuity.
  • Support cross‑functional projects and special coverage, including high‑priority or sensitive programming.
  • Maintain clear, timely communication with supervisory, operational, and engineering stakeholders during live events.
• Computer Literacy & Tooling
  • Proficient in Slack, Google Drive, Confluence, and Zoom for communication, workflow coordination, and documentation.
  • Experience utilizing Airtable and internal ticketing systems.
  • Highly capable in environments requiring virtual machines (VMs) or elastic compute, managing multiple desktops, and efficiently handling numerous browser sessions.
  • Adept at responding to alert‑based monitoring systems and working quickly with custom software tools.
  • Experience troubleshooting basic computer systems, software, and consumer devices.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in broadcast operations, live production, master control, NOC, TOC, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a 24/7 Broadcast Operations Center (BOC) or equivalent live operations setting, ideally within entertainment or streaming.
• Experience managing live video workflows using AWS Elemental Live and MediaConnect, with proficiency monitoring and troubleshooting via AWS CloudWatch dashboards.
• Strong technical understanding of signal flow, digital audio/video fundamentals, compression formats, live streaming pipelines, and CDNs.
• Experience operating or monitoring tools such as waveform monitors, vectorscopes, encoders, intercom systems, and playout servers.
• Familiarity with transport and streaming protocols including SDI, SMPTE‑2110, RTP, RTMP, SRT, and Zixi.
• Experience with monitoring platforms and cloud‑based broadcast systems (e.g., TAG Video Systems, AMPP, Zixi Broadcaster).
• Proven ability to work independently under pressure while remaining calm, decisive, and detail‑focused.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in alignment with live event schedules.

Compensation

This project-based role offers an hourly pay rate of £45 - 60 GBP per hour (10-hour day) depending on experience.