Transmission Operator

Job Description

NBC Sports is looking for an experienced Transmission Operator to support live broadcast operations from our Stamford facility. In this role, you'll coordinate with internal teams, transmission providers, and technology partners to ensure reliable, high-quality content delivery for some of the biggest events in sports, including the Olympics, NFL, NBA, golf, and soccer.

The ideal candidate has experience with broadcast transmission technologies such as fiber, satellite, bonded cellular, IP-based transport, video, and audio systems, along with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to perform in a fast-paced live production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates transmission activities and check-ins for high-profile sporting events using the company-wide scheduling system.
• Works closely with Operations and Production teams to support transmission and routing needs and ensure high-quality broadcast delivery.
• Monitors and troubleshoots on-air video, audio, satellite, communications, and multiplexed signals across multiple broadcast streams.
• Partners with transmission carriers to resolve issues, manage escalations, coordinate maintenance, and maintain reliable service.
• Establishes standard operation procedures for transmission activities, including remote check-ins, quality control processes, ingest, and outgoing feeds.
• Provides transmission support and feed coordination for internal partners across the organization.
• Collaborates with Engineering to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Assists with equipment setup, testing, and configuration as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• 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.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience supporting live sports or large-scale live event broadcasts.
• Experience supporting REMI / remote production models.
• Ability to interpret signal flow documentation (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.

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must be able to work holidays, nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’ s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Required On-Site: This position is designated as full-time on-site and must be performed from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $35.00 - $39.00 per hour.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Compensation: 35 to 39 (USD) (HOURLY)