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Trask S.

Phoenix, Arizona

$75/hr
5.0
13 jobs

"Your story deserves cinema-grade audio, not just a clean edit." You’ve spent hours crafting the script and recording the voice. Don't let flat, amateur audio kill the immersion. I specialize in turning raw dialogue into broadcast-ready sonic experiences for narrative podcasts, audio dramas, and high-stakes branded content. The Trask Standard: I don't just remove noise; I engineer atmosphere. Using iZotope RX Advanced for surgical restoration and Ableton Live for creative sound design, I ensure every breath, footstep, and ambient layer serves the story. My Core Services: • ✅ Immersive Sound Design: Bespoke soundscapes, foley, and SFX that transport the listener. • ✅ Surgical Dialogue Rescue: Removing reverb, clicks, background hum, and mouth noise without robotic artifacts (RX Specialist). • ✅ Dynamic Mixing & Mastering: ACX/Apple Podcasts compliant loudness (-16 LUFS) with cinematic dynamic range. Select Credits: • Captain Radio: Lead Sound Designer for a complex sci-fi audio drama (Dialogue, SFX, Score). • Premium Brand Campaigns: High-fidelity VO mastering for luxury fashion and corporate promotional content. Why Work With Me? I am a working Live Sound Engineer (A1) for major corporate events. I live in the pro audio world every day. I bring that same discipline and technical rigor to your remote project. ─── The "Audit" Offer: Not sure if your audio is salvageable? Send me a 60-second sample. I will run a diagnostic and send back a polished version so you can hear the difference before you hire me. Let’s make your project sound undeniable.

  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Recording
  • Audiobook Narration
  • Voice Acting
  • Voice Recording
  • Audio Engineering
  • Podcast Editing
  • Noise Reduction
  • Audio Restoration
  • Sound Mixing
  • Audiobook Editing
  • Narration
Greg H.

Dublin, Ohio

$85/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I create engaging video content that captivates audiences and drives results. With over 18 years of experience as a Senior Video Editor and Visual Effects Compositor, I bring a wealth of expertise in broadcast, corporate, and digital media. I am an Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro, adept in After Effects, color correction, and seamless post-production workflows. My strength lies in delivering high-quality content efficiently, whether I'm managing multi-camera edits or perfecting audio tracks. I thrive in collaborative environments, ensuring that the vision of your project is realized through my creative editorial skills. If you're looking for a reliable partner to enhance your visual storytelling, let’s discuss how I can contribute to your next project.

  • Video Advertising
  • Editorial
  • Visual Effects
  • News Media
  • Documentary Video
  • Video Editing & Production
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Video Color Correction
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Broadcast Advertising
  • Corporate Communications
  • Video Post-Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Media & Entertainment
Amr M.

Cairo, Egypt

$45/hr
4.9
40 jobs

Most streaming systems work perfectly… until real production pressure begins. I design, optimize, and troubleshoot professional live streaming systems using vMix, OBS, cloud workflows, automation, and broadcast-grade infrastructure. This includes AI-assisted real-time workflows, virtual camera systems, GPU-accelerated media pipelines, advanced remote production routing, and 360° VR video workflows. With 10+ years of hands-on experience, I build stable, scalable, efficient workflows for sports productions, webinars, studios, corporate events, and remote broadcasts. From fast-paced football matches to global webinars, I deliver end-to-end on-premise and cloud workflows that balance creative quality with technical precision. I’ve worked with brands such as PulsePro and Egyptian Medicine Market, and led 100+ football broadcasts involving multi-feed management, instant replays, highlights, synchronized graphics, and full technical supervision. Recently, I led technical production workflows for large-scale corporate football tournaments involving multi-camera production, replay systems, VAR review workflows, synchronized graphics pipelines, and continuous live match operations under strict timing requirements with zero critical downtime. My approach combines broadcast engineering, workflow architecture, automation design, and real-world production operations into systems built for reliability, speed, and operator simplicity. 🟢 My expertise includes: • Advanced automation workflows using macros, Skaarhoj controllers (AirFly, Wave Board, Frame Shot), BluePill, and Reactor for hardware-triggered, one-button operator workflows. • Scalable, clean vMix presets, reducing complex 80-input productions into efficient 15–20 input workflows. • Multi-camera live production, replay workflows, and remote routing using vMix, OBS, NDI, SDI, and PTZ systems. • Automated real-time sports data systems including custom scoreboards, API-based tickers, and low-latency graphics integration using Python and JSON workflows. • Live production troubleshooting, emergency recovery, broadcast diagnostics, and workflow optimization under live production conditions. • VAR room design compliant with FIFA Quality Programme standards (Tests 3.1–3.3). • AI-assisted realtime production including virtual camera routing, OBS-integrated AI media systems, browser-based realtime pipelines, and GPU-accelerated inference processing. • GPU optimization and troubleshooting for AI-powered media workflows using CUDA, ONNX Runtime, and hardware-accelerated realtime processing. • Realtime virtual camera workflows for remote productions, and WebRTC environments. • Cloud streaming workflows using AWS MediaLive, Wowza, Restream, Riverside.fm, StreamYard, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Instagram, TikTok Live, Twitch, custom RTMP pipelines, SRT, and VDO.Ninja. • Automated IP camera workflows with smart-triggered cloud recording using AWS S3, FTP/SFTP, and IoT integrations. • Remote production management including project organization, snapshots, asset migration, backup workflows, and system cleanup. • Graphics integration including overlays, scoreboards, lower thirds, QR overlays, rotating assets, transitions, and broadcast graphics packaging. • macOS live production systems using Ecamm Live for interview workflows, ISO recording, virtual camera routing, and remote guest integration. • 360° VR production using Mistika VR and Insta360 Stitcher, including mono and stereoscopic 3D stitching, Top/Bottom equirectangular workflows, optical-flow stitching, spatial/ambisonic audio, VR metadata verification, and production/master. 🎯 Services I offer: • End-to-end live streaming setup for sports, esports, webinars, studios, and corporate events • Technical direction, production workflow architecture, and broadcast system optimization • vMix and OBS system rebuilds, workflow cleanup, performance tuning, and infrastructure optimization • Live production troubleshooting and emergency support • Custom sports graphics automation with full OBS and vMix integration • Cloud workflow consulting for RTMP, SRT, WebRTC, and low-latency remote production pipelines • Multi-guest Zoom Webinar and remote interview production with dynamic layout workflows • Hardware-integrated automation using controllers, triggers, and custom operational workflows • AI-assisted live production and advanced virtual camera workflow consulting • Technical audits, production troubleshooting, and realtime workflow optimization • 360° VR stitching workflow consulting and production pipeline design Whether you’re starting from scratch or upgrading an existing live streaming system, I combine deep technical expertise with real-world production experience to help you go live with confidence. Available for technical consulting, workflow architecture, broadcast system optimization, production automation, specialized live streaming infrastructure, and 360° VR production workflows.

  • Broadcast Engineering
  • Video Production
  • OBS Studio
  • vMix
  • Video Stream
  • AWS Elemental MediaLive
  • Streaming Software
  • Live Streaming Setup
  • TV Broadcasting
  • Amazon S3
  • AWS CloudFront
  • Video Strategy
  • Video Processing
  • Live Stream Customization
  • Webinar
  • 360-Degree Video
  • Panoramic Stitching
  • VR Application
  • 360-Degree Video Editing
  • AR & VR
Ahmad S.

Cirebon, Indonesia

$30/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Senior C++ Audio & DSP Engineer | JUCE, VST3, AU, AAX – Low-Latency Audio Plugins & Real-Time Streaming Need a VST3/AU/AAX plugin that never drops a sample, a WebRTC streaming pipeline with perfectly synced audio, or a cross-platform desktop app with a hardware-accelerated UI? I build production-grade audio and video infrastructure that works reliably under the heaviest loads. I write high-performance C++ and Rust media engines that keep your audio buffers tight, your streams latency-free, and your UI fluid even during heavy AI inference. I bind optimized native backends to Electron, Tauri, React, or Swift/Kotlin frontends, delivering mobile and desktop products that feel snappy and professional. --- MY CORE EXPERTISE --- 🎛️ Audio Plugins & DSP (C++/JUCE) • VST3, AU, AAX plugins and standalone apps – cross-platform from day one. • Custom DSP: parametric EQ, dynamics, filters, spatial audio, AI-driven onset detection. • Multi-threaded audio buffer management, real-time safe processing, Web Audio API bridges. 🎥 Video Streaming & Broadcast (OBS, WebRTC, FFmpeg) • Custom OBS Studio plugins, WebSocket automation, live production tools. • Low-latency pipelines: WebRTC, HLS, RTMP, MPEG-DASH, frame-accurate A/V sync. • GPU-accelerated FFmpeg transcoding, stream packaging, VMAF quality analysis. 📱 Mobile & Cross-Platform Engines (C++/Rust) • Shared C++/Rust audio/video cores with native Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android) UIs. • Real-time, low-latency mobile audio processing and WebRTC integration. • Scalable architecture that reuses your engine logic across desktop, mobile, and web. --- FEATURED WORK --- 🚀 Render Studio – AI Music Production Suite I architected a cross-platform desktop app (C++/JUCE) featuring real-time AI voice cloning, stem separation, noise removal, and key/BPM analysis. Offloaded heavy AI inference to dedicated worker threads, keeping the hardware-accelerated UI completely smooth and responsive under full rendering load. 🎬 Live Broadcast Automation – OBS Plugin & WebSocket Controller Built a custom OBS Studio plugin and remote WebSocket control panel that automated scene switching, overlay triggers, and stream health monitoring for a 24/7 live channel. Cut manual operator workload by over 90% and eliminated on-air glitches with frame-accurate transitions. --- LET’S TALK --- I’m happy to offer a brief technical sanity check on your project’s architecture before you hire. Click “Invite” or “Message” and describe what you need – let’s build something rock-solid.

  • C++
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Audio Engine
  • Audio & Music Software
  • FFmpeg
  • WebRTC
  • OBS Studio
  • Rust
  • Desktop Application
  • Swift
  • Kotlin
  • Video Stream
  • Real Time Stream Processing
  • Electron
  • React
  • Plugin Development
Robert S.

Hialeah, Florida

$50/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Hello, I am Robert Sosa. I am a film industry Director and Audio Engineer with over 12 years of experience. I can produce music and sound design. I work with AI, Pro Tools, Logic X, Ableton, and Reason Studios. I work with Talents recording voice-over for TV and film. Please get in touch with me. I want to work with you on your projects. I look forward to working with you

  • Audio Mastering
  • Audio Production
  • Audio Engineering
  • Audio Post Production
  • Audio Restoration
  • Audio Editing
  • Sound Mixing
  • Music & Sound Design
  • Audio Recording
  • Film Direction
George G.

East Lansing, Michigan

$45/hr
5.0
37 jobs

CAD, GIS, FTTH, FTTx, OSP, KMZ, Shape files, Bead ACT, Census Data, middle mile, last mile, Point to Point design for broadband Telecommunications Experienced Engineer (25 yrs), with Electrical Engineering degree Telecom CAD and GIS Engineering Services: - Outside Plant (OSP) Right of Way (ROW) cabling CAD drawings for permitting and construction - Inside Plant (ISP) Design/Engineer/provide CAD drawings for Fiber Optic riser schematic and cabling maps - Fiber to the Home (FTTH) - GIS and KMZ/KML Maps - Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) - Broadband Funding Feasibility Discovery - Census Tracts - Census Data - GIS Shape Files, KMZ Files, QGIS, ARCGIS, ESRI Engineering Design CAD Services: - Design/Engineer/provide CAD drawings for RF Distributed Antenna Systems for cellular, two-way radio - Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) systems, CATV - Design/Engineer/provide CAD drawings for Audio Visual Systems - Low voltage communications systems and schematics

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Engineering & Architecture
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • GIS
  • Fiber Optics
  • Engineering Design
  • Google Maps API
  • RF Design
  • Project Engineering
  • Drafting

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What does a Broadcast engineer do?

A broadcast engineer operates and maintains the technical systems that transmit audio and video signals for live and recorded distribution. This role focuses on keeping signal paths clear and equipment functional during high-pressure on-air moments. You diagnose hardware faults and configure complex IP media workflows to prevent outages before viewers notice them. Your work directly supports the reliability of television, radio, and digital streaming outputs.

  • Configure and support IP media workflows that handle ingest, routing, encoding, playout, contribution, and distribution. You manage professional media interoperability technologies such as SMPTE ST 2110, NMOS IS-04/IS-05, SRT, AES67, and Dante to ensure seamless signal transport across modern networked environments.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve failures in broadcast signal paths and control-room production systems using specialized test equipment. You operate waveform monitors, scopes, and audio monitors to diagnose issues in router/switcher chains and media servers, then execute repairs to restore validated audio and video output quickly.
  • Plan and prepare broadcast systems for live events or outside broadcasts by verifying signal readiness and correct equipment configuration. You monitor end-to-end signal flow through processing chains and correct deviations immediately to maintain operational readiness for on-air use.

How to hire a Broadcast engineer on Upwork

Step 1: Post a job

Define your technical requirements for audio and video signal delivery to attract qualified candidates. Use the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI to draft a precise description from a few sentences about your needs. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post to save time.

  • Specify experience with IP media workflows such as SMPTE ST 2110, NMOS IS-04/IS-05, and SRT protocols.
  • List required proficiency with test equipment like waveform monitors, scopes, and audio monitors for signal diagnosis.
  • Clarify if the role supports live outside broadcasts, studio playout, or transmission facility maintenance.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Review portfolios for evidence of maintaining operational readiness in live broadcast environments. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to help you assess technical fit quickly.

  • Look for documented examples of troubleshooting signal paths and restoring audio or video output under pressure.
  • Verify hands-on experience configuring routers, switchers, and media servers for ingest and distribution chains.
  • Check for familiarity with automation systems and encoding standards used in modern contribution workflows.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss specific scenarios involving signal failure and system configuration to gauge practical problem-solving skills. Schedule and conduct these interviews within Upwork Messages to receive an immediate transcript and summary after each session.

  • Ask how they diagnose issues in complex IP transport networks using standard interoperability technologies.
  • Request details on their process for validating end-to-end signal flow before a live event goes on air.
  • Inquire about their experience repairing transmission facilities and maintaining broadcast equipment reliability.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Outline clear deliverables such as system configuration, testing protocols, and repair milestones. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, plus identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Define milestones for configuring ingest, routing, encoding, and playout systems to meet broadcast standards.
  • Set expectations for using measurement tools to document signal quality and troubleshoot transmission errors.
  • Establish protocols for immediate response during live broadcasts to ensure uninterrupted audio and video delivery.

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How much does hiring a Broadcast engineer cost?

Hiring a Broadcast engineer typically costs $500-$2,500 per project, depending on scope and experience. Final pricing depends on technical complexity, required integrations, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

Signal path diagnostics

$500-$1,200/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Identified faults in audio/video signal chains
  • Resolved equipment or cabling failures
  • Confirmed restored output quality

Live broadcast preparation

$1,200-$2,500/project

Mid-level
  • Configured routers and switchers for event
  • Verified end-to-end signal flow readiness
  • Documented setup parameters for crew

IP media workflow setup

$2,500-$4,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Established SMPTE ST 2110 or SRT paths
  • Integrated NMOS IS-04/IS-05 components
  • Tested ingest and routing stability

Transmission facility repair

$4,500-$7,000/project

Senior-level
  • Diagnosed complex transmission failures
  • Replaced or reconfigured faulty units
  • Submitted post-repair measurement data

Full system integration

$7,000-$12,000/project

Expert-level
  • Planned end-to-end broadcast infrastructure
  • Installed and commissioned all hardware
  • Compiled operational guides and schematics

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring a Broadcast engineer worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring a Broadcast engineer is worthwhile. These specialists maintain the technical infrastructure required for reliable live and recorded audio/video distribution. They configure complex IP media workflows and troubleshoot signal path failures that general IT staff cannot resolve.

How do I evaluate Broadcast engineer candidates?

Evaluate candidates by asking them to describe how they diagnose signal loss in an IP-based broadcast chain using specific test equipment. A strong candidate will reference tools like waveform monitors or scopes and mention standards such as SMPTE ST 2110 or NMOS IS-04/IS-05 during their explanation.

What tasks does a Broadcast engineer perform?

A Broadcast engineer operates and maintains audio/video equipment to ensure on-air reliability for live and recorded content. They configure routing, ingest, and playout systems while troubleshooting transmission facilities with diagnostic tools.

Which tools do Broadcast engineers use?

Broadcast engineers use router/switcher hardware, media servers, and automation playout systems to manage signal flow. They also rely on test equipment like waveform monitors and audio monitors to validate IP media transport technologies such as SRT and Dante.