Broadcast Technical Director - JioBLAST

We are looking for someone who understands broadcast technology beyond individual pieces of equipment, can troubleshoot under pressure, and is comfortable moving between a professional OB/flight-pack environment and software-based production workflows such as vMix and OBS.

At JioBLAST, our company values guide everything we do:

We Make It Bold by experimenting and pushing boundaries

We Make It Together by empowering each other and solving challenges as a team

And we Make It Happen by taking ownership and delivering with precision

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical planning and delivery of JioBLAST's live esports broadcast productions, from pre-production through to event execution.
• Design and configure broadcast systems for online, studio, LAN and large-scale live events, including signal flow, routing, switching, monitoring, intercom and communications.
• Programme and operate professional broadcast switchers, including Sony XVS, Grass Valley K-Frame and Blackmagic ATEM, depending on the production environment.
• Configure and manage software-based production systems including vMix and OBS, with an understanding of their integration into larger broadcast workflows.
• Set up and manage broadcast equipment including cameras, routers, replay systems, intercom systems, multiviewers, audio systems and associated infrastructure.
• Work closely with esports production teams on game feeds, observer systems, player feeds, spectator screens, replay workflows and broadcast integration.
• Develop robust signal-flow and technical plans, including primary and backup paths for critical broadcast systems.
• Lead technical testing, rehearsals and pre-event commissioning, ensuring all systems are tested and production-ready before going live.
• Troubleshoot technical, signal, connectivity and equipment issues during live events and provide rapid, practical solutions.
• Work closely with venues, production vendors, network providers and equipment suppliers to ensure technical requirements are delivered as planned.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, checklists and documentation that can be replicated across JioBLAST productions.
• Identify and implement new technologies and workflows that improve production quality, efficiency, automation and scalability.
• Train and support directors, engineers and production teams on broadcast systems and workflows.
• Maintain awareness of developments in broadcast and esports technology and recommend relevant solutions for JioBLAST.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in broadcast engineering, technical direction, or live production, preferably across sports, esports, entertainment, or live events.

• Strong hands-on experience delivering large-scale live broadcasts using OB trucks, flight packs, or equivalent professional broadcast environments.
• Practical knowledge of professional broadcast switchers such as Sony XVS, Grass Valley Kayenne/K-Frame or Blackmagic ATEM.
• Strong working knowledge of vMix and OBS, including configuration, signal integration and live production workflows.
• Good understanding of broadcast signal flow, routing, switching, monitoring, intercom and redundancy.
• Experience with broadcast systems such as EVS/replay, cameras, intercom, routers, multiviewers and audio systems.
• Experience working on esports productions, with an understanding of game capture, observer feeds, player feeds, spectator outputs and game-specific broadcast requirements.
• Strong understanding of networking and connectivity as they relate to live esports and broadcast environments.
• Ability to develop technical drawings, signal-flow diagrams, equipment lists and technical production plans.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm and decisive during live events.
• Comfortable working with production vendors and leading technical teams on-site.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays around event schedules.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and employee benefits