Live Streaming Operator

About the role

Innovation Group is hiring a Live Streaming Operator in Dubai on a permanent basis. The role covers end-to-end live streaming operations, hybrid event platforms, on-site equipment and networking, multi-platform distribution, and post-event recording and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Design, configure and operate live streaming workflows, set up encoders and stream via RTMP, SRT and HLS using OBS, vMix, Wirecast or Restream
• Monitor stream health (bitrate, latency, packet loss) and stream to multiple platforms at once
• Set up hybrid event platforms, speaker sessions, breakout rooms and audience engagement tools, and integrate streaming with event apps and registration systems
• Manage Q&A, polling, chat moderation and virtual networking, and ensure remote speakers connect smoothly
• Install and configure cameras, switchers, encoders and recorders, and set up networking (routers, switches, IP, NDI)
• Manage audio routing, microphones and mixers, coordinate with AV, IT, production and creative teams, and run technical rehearsals and redundancy tests
• Stream to YouTube Live, Facebook Live, LinkedIn Live and other social platforms, optimise settings per platform and monitor engagement
• Run media servers (VMAX), Watchout / Arena, encode and transcode video for OTT and VOD, and capture PGM, clean feed and ISO recordings with backups on SSD/NAS
• Review the run-of-show and technical rider, coordinate with the show caller and production manager, provide technical documentation and signal flow diagrams, and comply with local regulations

Required profile

• Experience managing hybrid platforms (virtual event systems)
• Hands-on experience with video switchers (ATEM or similar) and multi-camera live production
• Ability to troubleshoot audio and synchronisation issues

Required skills

• Live streaming protocols (RTMP, SRT, HLS) and NDI workflows
• OBS, vMix, Wirecast, Restream and media server software
• Networking basics (IP addressing, VLANs, bandwidth management)