Chief Broadcast Engineer

Full-Time, Exempt | Reports to: Director, Broadcast, AV & Media | East Rutherford, NJ ABOUT US MetLife Stadium is one of only two venues in the country that hosts two NFL franchises under one roof, and one of a handful of stadiums in the world built to run at that scale year-round: NFL Sundays, marquee concerts, WrestleMania, international soccer, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. Running broadcast operations here means engineering at the intersection of two network broadcast trucks, in-house production, and some of the largest LED and audio systems in live entertainment, often in the same week. In the near future, we'll be undertaking a multi-year, multi-million dollar stadium modernization moving our broadcast infrastructure to SMPTE ST 2110 IP-based workflows, one of the largest technology transitions the venue has planned. This is a rare chance to help lead a stadium-scale IP migration from the ground up. We are looking for a Chief Broadcast Engineer who has already done this at scale, at an NFL or major-market stadium, a large arena, a network O&O, or a comparable big-venue broadcast facility, and wants to work at one of the most demanding, highest-visibility buildings in the industry. WHY THIS ROLE • Work two NFL tenants' game-day broadcasts plus 40+ non-NFL events a year, a breadth of live production reps most venues can't offer. • Hands-on with a top-tier, constantly refreshed tech stack (see below) rather than legacy single-purpose gear. • A high-visibility technical leadership seat, with hands-on exposure to new manufacturer technology as it's evaluated for the venue. • A proving ground for the biggest events in the calendar: Super Bowls, World Cup matches, WrestleMania, and stadium tours. • A leading technical role in our upcoming SMPTE ST 2110 stadium modernization, a career-defining, ground-up IP infrastructure build most engineers only get to do once. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Provide a high level of service to both NFL tenants while maintaining absolute neutrality on team matters and protecting the confidentiality of each team's information. • Serve as engineer of record for broadcast, A/V, and media services coordination with remote production trucks, ensuring signal and data routing is clean for two NFL broadcast partners. • Own end-to-end technical execution for non-NFL events, including concerts, WrestleMania, international soccer, and other large-scale productions, adapting stadium systems to each show's touring production and broadcast requirements. • Own uptime for FOH, BOH, video replay room, and audio control suite systems during live events, diagnosing and resolving issues in real time with zero tolerance for broadcast interruption. • Partner with the Director, Broadcast, AV & Media on systems engineering, equipment lifecycle planning, and event-driven infrastructure changes. • Supervise contracted Broadcast Engineers and A/V crew on event day, escalating equipment issues to the Director, Broadcast, AV & Media for vendor and warranty coordination. • Maintain equipment, materials, and departmental records to support the Director's budget and planning process. • Maintain stadium system documentation and CAD drawings used for troubleshooting, freelancer onboarding, and future upgrades. • Bring forward emerging broadcast technology recommendations; you're expected to know what's next, not just what's installed. • Lead technical evaluation and standards recommendations for the stadium's upcoming SMPTE ST 2110 modernization, partnering with the Director, Broadcast, AV & Media on final vendor selection and budget decisions. THE TECH YOU'LL WORK WITH Cameras & Production Sony cameras & CCUs, Ross production switchers, Ross Tria, Chyron Routing & Infrastructure Evertz EQX router systems, EVS, Evertz Dreamcatcher Comms Riedel Bolero wireless & wired intercom Audio Dante audio network, Q-SYS digital/analog distribution, AES standards IPTV & Distribution HD/emerging-format IPTV, ENG capture & distribution, multicasting, wireless ENG Tx/Rx Standards SMPTE and AES standards across existing and emerging broadcast technology WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required: • 10+ years of component-level broadcast engineering at a network, major-market, or large-facility level; NFL/major stadium, arena, or network O&O experience is a strong plus. • Working knowledge of at least several of the systems listed above; deep expertise in any one is valuable, breadth across categories is ideal. • Comfort supervising crew and coordinating with outside broadcast trucks under live, high-pressure event conditions. • High School Diploma/GED required. Preferred: • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast, Communications, or a related field. • Experience across the full television pipeline: engineering, production, post-production, programming, and traffic. • Familiarity with stadium-specific infrastructure: truck docks, Wave Central, and large-format LED/scoring control systems. ...