Broadcast Engineer - Replay
About the job
- Strong working knowledge of broadcast and video technology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to rapidly diagnose video system issues and implement alternative solutions when needed
- Understanding of CAD drawings and technical elevations
- Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues in infrastructure environments and software applications
- Effective team player capable of working independently without direct supervision
- Adaptable to and learn new technical systems and workflows
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays
- Document equipment status and validate incoming video streams used for Replay operations
- Interact with Clubhouse staff and MLB team personnel regarding equipment operation, maintenance, and support
- Communicate with other MLB departments to coordinate and fulfill technical requests
- Maintain detailed, accurate, and thorough technical documentation
- Assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of all broadcast and replay devices
- Install, maintain, and support complex broadcast systems and infrastructure
- Demonstrate flexibility by adjusting responsibilities as new opportunities and technologies develop
- Troubleshoot technical facilities, including control rooms, broadcast equipment, and computer systems
- Confirm daily functionality of Umpire communication equipment and coordinate replacements across all ballparks
- Coordinate shipping, replacement, and deployment of Replay-related infrastructure, clubhouse equipment, and field-level systems
- Coordinate camera acquisition and integration with regional sports networks and MLB staff
- Respond to requests for technical support via telephone and email
- Evertz systems
- Hawk-Eye systems
- Riedel intercom systems
- Cloud-based production systems
- Remote camera operations and related broadcast technologies
About the company
Major League Baseball is the top professional baseball league in the United States and Canada, consisting of 30 independent franchises that operate within a league-wide joint venture. It coordinates the season schedule, playoffs, and championships, while individual teams handle local markets. The league earns money mainly from national and local TV rights, ticket sales, sponsorships, and merchandise, and it uses revenue sharing to keep finances balanced among teams. Its goal is to grow the sport’s fan base and maintain competitive balance by monetizing media rights, attendance, sponsorships, and merchandise.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$2.6B
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2000
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- All 30 teams now have direct-to-consumer streaming options, reducing blackout pain.
- New NBC, Netflix, and ESPN deals cover 2026-28, stabilizing near-term media revenue.
- July 2026 MLB debt issuance and higher borrowing limits signal lender confidence.
What critics are saying
- CBA expires December 1, 2026; Bruce Meyer calls a lockout almost guaranteed.
- Fitch flagged lockout risk; national media deals expire after 2028 season.
- MLB.TV blackout complexity and local-rights fragmentation keep fans frustrated and churn-prone.
What makes Major League Baseball unique
- MLB owns all 30 clubs and centralizes national media, data, and streaming rights.
- ABS Challenge System debuts in 2026, blending human umpires with Hawk-Eye technology.
- MLB's Jomboy Media and AUSL bets extend reach into creator and women's sports.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance