Professional Junior Video Broadcast Engineer
A junior-level video broadcast engineer with 2–4 years of experience handling basic live streaming, video playback management, and stream monitoring for events and corporate functions.
Positions & specializations
About this operator
The Professional Junior Video Broadcast Engineer manages basic live streaming operations, video playback, and stream quality monitoring for events. Junior broadcast engineers handle streaming software management, basic video switching, and ensuring consistent stream output throughout the event. This role is suitable for events requiring simple single-camera or basic multi-camera streaming without the full complexity of a senior broadcast setup. The junior engineer provides reliable streaming operation for standard corporate events, small weddings, and social media broadcasts.
This is our basic tier - trained for routine multi-cam event recording and basic broadcast support. We do not position this operator as a senior professional or industry expert. For serious commercial work please book our senior tier in this role, and for national live broadcast, international sports production, or network TV channels please engage an independent industry specialist directly.
Skills
Equipment they operate
- Streaming software (OBS, vMix, Streamlabs)
- Basic video switchers
- Streaming encoders
- Video playback systems
- Basic video signal handling (HDMI, SDI)
- Streaming platform management
Responsibilities
- Managing live streaming setup and software operation
- Basic video playback management during events
- Monitoring stream quality and technical stability
- Managing streaming platform connections (YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo)
- Basic video switching where applicable
- Troubleshooting stream connectivity issues
- Coordinating with camera operators
Common use cases
What's included
- 1 × Junior Video Broadcast Engineer
- Professional streaming operation for client-provided or rented equipment
- Setup and sound check time (included in 8-hour booking)
- 8 hours of coverage
Extra charges (quoted on booking)
- Outstation travel — Quoted on booking (locations outside Colombo district)
- Overtime — 150% of hourly rate per extra hour
- Meals & refreshments — Client arranges for events over 4 hours
Frequently asked
Does the broadcast engineer bring their own equipment?
What is the difference between junior and senior broadcast engineer?
How many cameras can the junior engineer manage?
What streaming platforms can the engineer work with?
What internet connection is needed for streaming?
What is the standard coverage duration?
What is the minimum rental period?
Do travel charges apply?
Things to know
- Standard booking covers 8 hours. Overtime is charged at 150% of the hourly rate per additional hour.
- Broadcast engineer provides labor only — cameras, switcher, encoders, and related equipment are rented separately.
- Reliable venue internet (wired, minimum 5 Mbps upload) is required for live streaming. Mobile hotspot backup is recommended.
- Venue power supply (230V) must be available. Generator rental available separately.
- Setup and sound check time is included in the 8-hour booking — plan event timing accordingly.
- For complex multi-camera broadcasts, a senior broadcast engineer is recommended.
- Travel charges apply for locations outside Colombo district.
- Meals and refreshments for the broadcast engineer must be arranged by the client for events exceeding 4 hours.
- Advance booking required — minimum 3 days notice.
- Cancellation within 24 hours of the event forfeits the booking fee.
- For support before or after the event, contact WhatsApp: +94 777 186 500