Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary:
PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN
Technical Operations | Broadcast Management Group
Location: New York, NY | Full-Time | In-Office
ABOUT BROADCAST MANAGEMENT GROUP
Broadcast Management Group (BMG) is a leading global broadcast production company providing Live Production, Managed Services, System Design and Integration, and creative services to major broadcast networks, studios, and corporations. A top producer of live multi-camera news, sports, entertainment, and corporate productions, BMG operates across the United States and is expanding into Canada. The Live Production division delivers remote and studio productions anywhere BMGs clients need them, backed by world-class production management and an extensive freelance crew network.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Production Technician is a hands-on technical role based in BMGs New York City office, responsible for the technical integrity of the New York facility and field productions. The role supports the successful execution of live broadcasts by ensuring all technical systems, including video, audio, and transmission, are configured, tested, and operating at peak performance. The Production Technician has a strong technical understanding of live multi-camera workflows and performs well in high-pressure, live-to-air environments.
POSITION DETAILS
Department:Technical Operations
Reports To:Senior Director
Direct Reports:None
Location:New York, NY, full-time, in-office, 5 days per week (work days subject to change based upon production demands)
Travel:Occasional travel for remote productions and site surveys
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Equipment & Facility Management
- Manage and maintain BMGs production equipment in the New York office
- Maintain an accurate inventory of all company production equipment at the New York office
- Manage security at BMGs Hells Kitchen location as it relates to staff, freelancers, and the building, controlling access to the BMG space
- Serve as the primary contact with building management
Production & Technical Operations
- Work as a Utility, Production Assistant, and Production Technician on assigned productions
- Work as a Prompter, Video Playback, Graphics, and Virtual Set Operator on assigned projects
- Work out of BMGs Hells Kitchen location primarily, and at the NYSE location on Fridays and other days as needed
- Support client and technical teams on live remote productions
- Conduct site visits for assigned productions
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working as a Production Technician, Production Assistant, and/or Utility on remote production projects
- Strong technical understanding of live multi-camera production workflows, including video, audio, and transmission systems
- Ability to remain calm, decisive, and solution-focused in high-pressure, live-to-air environments
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working directly with clients
- Strong organizational skills for equipment inventory and facility management
- Project management skills are a plus
- Experience with Adobe graphics and editing software (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, or similar) is a plus
- Experience working in an audio/video rental house or broadcast equipment facility is a plus