Manager, TV Audio Infrastructure

This role assists senior management with the design, operation, maintenance, and strategic development of audio systems while supporting live and recorded television production. It supports a team of broadcast audio technicians and ensures reliable, high-quality audio across studios, control rooms, remote productions, and transmission facilities. The role works closely with production, engineering, IT, and operations teams to support current workflows while planning future technology upgrades.

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of broadcast audio systems, including intercoms (wired/wireless), audio-over-IP networks, RFOF systems, RF microphones, and IEM monitoring systems.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance schedules and system documentation, and collaborate with external vendors to prioritise, schedule, and expedite repairs to ensure maximum system reliability and uptime.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex audio and broadcast infrastructure issues.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend upgrades to improve efficiency, scalability, and audio quality, and collaborate with IT teams on networked audio systems.
• Plan and execute capital projects, upgrades, technical work books, equipment refreshes, and system integrations.
• Coordinate installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance of new systems, and demonstrate new audio technologies.
• Collaborate with upper management to supervise, mentor, and develop broadcast audio engineers and technical staff.
• Coordinate staffing and technical support coverage for live events and special productions.
• Support live broadcast, entertainment, and special event productions.
• Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, company standards, and industry best practices, and participate in on-call escalation support for critical broadcast operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Engineering, Audio Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in broadcast engineering, professional audio, or television infrastructure environments.
• Extensive knowledge of broadcast audio systems, signal routing, and transmission workflows.
• Understanding of Dante platforms.
• Strong understanding of television production environments and live broadcast operations.
• Demonstrated competency in broadcast systems infrastructure.
• Audio engineering expertise.
• Project planning and execution capability.
• Problem-solving under pressure.

• Experience supporting large-scale network television operations.
• Familiarity with broadcast intercom systems.
• Professional certifications in broadcast engineering.
• Experience with wireless communications and audio production technologies.

• Locally competitive rewards packages include a base rate and, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives.
• Growth and developmental opportunities are provided.
• Robust benefits include health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency, and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.