FloSports has led the way in establishing a world-class digital streaming experience for millions of fans, families and athletes of over 25 different underserved sports. Imagine creating a digital platform that unites the casual fan with the most dedicated spectator, both experiencing thrilling live events from around the world with interactive features, real time analytics, powerful broadcast technology and more. Combine that with our unique original sports content ranging from breaking news and expert commentary to feature films, documentaries and multi-episodic series. That’s what FloSports is all about. We have successfully revolutionized the global sports media industry- the result of creating a diverse team of technologists and die-hard wrestlers, creators and devoted cheerleading experts, designers and hockey enthusiasts, communicators and motorsport fanatics, producers and casual sports fans… united by a shared passion to delight the underrepresented communities we serve. We are creating a home for underserved sports and we’re looking for people like you to help us!

THE ROLE:

FloSports is looking for a Broadcast Network Engineer to join our Research and Development department. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, experienced, and highly motivated. This role will be responsible for all technical aspects of production and broadcast transmission both on remote location and in-plant. This role will be required to travel as needed to support live remote productions nation-wide. These remote productions may range from 80 court volleyball events to network quality rugby. The ideal candidate is excited in putting together solutions for any live broadcast, delivering the highest quality while being most efficient at the same time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel across the country for live events as needed
• Engineer in Charge on-site
• Work closely with production crew on live remote setups
• Ensure stable delivery of program from remote site to FloSports’ backend
• Setup, monitor, and maintain broadcast network on-site and in-plant
• Testing and integrating new technology
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during live production in a timely manner
• Reading of signal flow diagrams and schematics
• Documentation of workflows, SOP’s, and best practices
• Identify and document issues encountered in live production
• Maintenance of all broadcast systems
• Termination and laying of all standard broadcast cables for permanent installation and remote production

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Understanding of Networking - This includes:
  • Device networking
  • IP management
  • Network analysis
  • Vlan creation
  • Firewall policies

• Understanding of Transport Stream Protocols (RTMP, SRT, RTP, WebRTC)
• Deep understanding of signal flow in analog, digital, and IP environments
• Experience with and knowledge of all production and broadcast systems and standards – Including:
  • Cameras, Camera robotics, Robotics control, NDI, SDI
  • Switchers, Production routers, Playout servers, Keying
  • Mixers, Gain staging, Dante, MADI, Comms, RF, AES
  • Encoders, Transcoders, Mux/Demux, Up/Down/Cross
  • Lighting, DMX
  • GPIO, RS-422, VISCA
• Process driven and detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be willing to work weekends and travel for productions, including weekends and holidays

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years in Live Production
• 3 years in Broadcast Engineering

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor's degree
• Any network or broadcast certification (CCNA, SBE – CBNT, SBE - CBNE)

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

At FloSports, we are bonded by our passion for sports and our purpose to unite communities around experiences that finally give underserved sports the love they deserve. We recognize the need to build a company that seeks out, embraces, and celebrates our individual differences, ideas, and talent. FloSports is committed to the pursuit of a fair, equal and inclusive workplace where everyone is given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential. As such, we are intentional in our hiring practices in an effort to overcome systemic biases we may be blind to. FloSports has adopted the “blind recruiting” process, which aims to open our opportunities up to more candidates, help us be more objective in how we review applicants and mitigate bias in our decision making processes.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Recognized two years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman
• Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule
• Strong remote work culture 
• All-hands events hosted twice a year in beautiful Austin, Texas 
• Annual equity awards for all top performers
• Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous 401(K) company match 
• Progressive parental leave policies
• Unlimited paid time off
• Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events
• Free laundry service for all positions that require travel
• Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach
• Bring your dog to work- everyday!
• Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week