Delivering Specialist Broadcast Expertise for a Critical Project

The Challenge:

The client required a Broadcast Technology Specialist to support a new, high profile project with a major end customer in New York. The individual needed deep expertise in ST 2110 standards, IT based broadcast systems, multicast and unicast workflows, and Linux scripting, alongside experience within Arista and Cisco environments. The position demanded full time on site presence, significantly narrowing an already niche talent pool. Added confidentiality due to an NDA further limited how openly the opportunity could be discussed during the search process.

Our Solution:

A targeted and research led approach was adopted, drawing on prior experience placing similar broadcast network specialists and a detailed qualification process with multiple stakeholders to ensure alignment from the outset. The search focused on precision rather than volume, prioritising technical depth and on site commitment.

• Conducted focused market mapping of organisations using ST 2110 and IP based broadcast infrastructures across New York.
• Leveraged established relationships, referrals, and existing database networks to access proven broadcast network engineers.
• Applied a highly technical screening process from the first call to validate multicast workflows, Linux capability, and cultural fit for an on site role.

The Outcome:

A Broadcast Technology Specialist with strong ST 2110 expertise and a background as a broadcast engineer was successfully placed within the required timeframe. The individual brought hands on experience across IP based workflows, vendor side broadcast ecosystems, Linux environments, and complex network configurations. Joining at the right stage of seniority, the hire provided immediate technical support on site while offering long term growth potential within the team.

The individual demonstrated in depth knowledge of multicast configurations, IP broadcast standards, and Linux scripting, ensuring immediate technical credibility. Their prior vendor side experience enabled them to navigate complex audio and video ecosystems and collaborate effectively with client stakeholders under NDA constraints. By joining swiftly and operating full time on site, they strengthened project delivery capability and reduced pressure on the existing team during a critical expansion phase.