Transmission Operator - NBC Sports

NBCUniversal•Stamford, CT

2d•$35 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

NBC Sports is seeking an experienced Transmission Operator to support live broadcast operations from its Stamford facility. The role coordinates with internal teams, transmission providers, and technology partners to ensure reliable, high-quality content delivery for major sporting events, including the Olympics, NFL, NBA, golf, and soccer. The position requires knowledge of broadcast transmission technologies and the ability to troubleshoot in a fast-paced live production environment. This is a full-time, on-site position at an NBCUniversal-designated worksite in Stamford, Connecticut. The role requires flexibility to work holidays, nights, weekends, variable schedules, and overtime as necessary. Candidates must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization, be at least 18 years old, and be willing to undergo a background investigation.

Requirements

At least 2 years of broadcast, transmission, media operations, or related live production experience.
Knowledge of broadcast transmission and media transport systems, including fiber, satellite, and IP-based workflows.
Ability to troubleshoot video, audio, and communications signals.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple live events simultaneously.
Ability to assist with critical decision-making in time-sensitive live broadcast environments.
Experience working in a 24/7 operational environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Willingness to work in Stamford, Connecticut, and to work holidays, nights, weekends, variable schedules, and overtime as necessary.
Unrestricted work authorization in the United States.
Must be 18 years or older and willing to submit to a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting live sports or large-scale live event broadcasts.
Experience supporting REMI or remote production models.
Ability to interpret signal flow documentation, including CAD drawings, and perform systems-level troubleshooting.
Experience supporting matrix communications systems and large-scale routing infrastructures.
Familiarity with SMPTE 2110 environments.
Familiarity with cloud-based media transport and IP video workflows.
Experience working with H.264, HEVC, JPEG2000, ASI, and 4K workflows.

Responsibilities

Coordinate transmission activities and check-ins for high-profile sporting events using the company-wide scheduling system.
Work with Operations and Production teams on transmission and routing needs to ensure high-quality broadcast delivery.
Monitor and troubleshoot on-air video, audio, satellite, communications, and multiplexed signals across multiple broadcast streams.
Partner with transmission carriers to resolve issues, manage escalations, coordinate maintenance, and maintain reliable service.
Establish standard operating procedures for transmission activities, including remote check-ins, quality control, ingest, and outgoing feeds.
Provide transmission support and feed coordination for internal partners across the organization.
Collaborate with Engineering to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
Assist with equipment setup, testing, and configuration as needed.