Video Engineer

Vast is looking for a highly motivated Video Engineer, reporting to the Principal Engineer, Video Production and Streaming to assist with various aspects of A/V and video production, including setting up and maintaining broadcast equipment, conference room systems, LED video walls, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with other departments on specialty projects. You will be a key member who will help complete A/V and broadcast systems from design to execution and support.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Key Responsibilities

• Broadcast Operations & Support
  • Assist in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of broadcast systems including cameras, switchers, audio consoles, and streaming platforms.
  • Provide live production support for internal and external broadcasts.
  • Maintain and repair broadcast equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Conference Room & AV Systems
  • Install, configure, and support AV systems in conference rooms (displays, microphones, control systems, video conferencing codecs, etc.).
  • Perform routine checks and maintenance on all AV equipment to ensure minimal downtime.
  • Assist with user training and provide support for in-room and remote meetings.
• LED Walls & Specialty Projects
  • Support the design, setup, and maintenance of LED walls and other display technologies.
  • Collaborate with creative, facilities, and technical teams to deliver custom AV solutions for events and installations.
• General
  • Maintain accurate records of system drawings, configurations, changes, and maintenance.
  • Work with vendors and contractors as needed for system upgrades or special projects.
  • Participate in weekend, after-hours support and on-call rotations as required.
  • Maintaining communication with customers and stakeholders, informing them of incident progress via thorough ticket documentation and the use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Engineering, Electrical Engineering, AV Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience in broadcast or AV engineering roles preferred (internships or part-time roles count!).
• Familiarity with broadcast systems (Evertz, Grass Valley, Blackmagic, Ross, etc.) and various streaming technologies (RTMP, NDI, SRT).
• Basic understanding of AV control systems (Crestron, Extron, Q-SYS) and video conferencing platforms (Zoom Rooms, Microsoft Teams Rooms).
• Experience or exposure to LED display technology and large-format video walls a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to travel locally and internationally as needed

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work as a teammate and independently to achieve ambitious goals
• Hands-on engineering (Full-stack: computer to wrench to broom)
• Communication (Written, visual, slides)
• Problem-solving
• Capable to grow positive, respectful, and professional relationships
• Willing to make mistakes, take responsibilities, work independently and be transparent about your work
• Experience working with AV technologies such as Extron, Crestron, Cisco and Shure; control systems, matrix switchers, extenders and audio DSPs
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving and diagnosis skills with a strong understanding of signal flow
• Experience with network technology including video and audio over IP (e.g. Dante/AES)
• Ability to establish and build healthy working relationships and partnerships with peers, customers, vendors and suppliers
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, both oral and written
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Willing to work in a fast paced global environment where regional travel might be required

Additional Requirements/Knowledge:

• Able to work at height (<= 8 Feet); Work with basic hand tools Safely Lift and Carry weight of 25 lbs unassisted.
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Evertz Routers, Multiviewers, Fiber transport gear, Sync Generators & Distribution, etc.
• Ross Xpression & Voyager AR graphics, Yamaha audio consoles, etc.
• Panasonic 4K/ UHD Cameras, BlackCam Robotics 
• Riedel Bolero Wireless & RTS Odin Intercom systems