Seasonal Part-Time TOC Operator

Works closely with NFL Media Production team, Newsroom personnel, NFL Films Technical Operations, Encompass Atlanta Technical Operation, and members of all 32 NFL Clubs to ensure all video content is received and distributed to broadcast specifications. Collaborates with Engineering to troubleshoot feed or broadcast issues and communicates with NFL Network Master Control during live broadcasts to ensure signal continuity. Partners with the Remote Operations team for proper transmission and receipt of feeds for live remote network productions, including NFL Network Games, Super Bowl, NFL Combine, NFL Draft, Hall of Fame Enshrinement, and other NFL Network remote projects. Coordinates with the SVG team to provide captioned content for streaming platforms on NFL.com, NFL FAST Channel, and NFL+. Serves as the first point of troubleshooting and escalation, communicating issues to Operations and Production Management efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and operation of broadcast routing systems, including split routes as required.
• Ability to read digital & analog waveform monitors and set up test bars.
• Ability to read audio meters.
• Strong understanding of analog, digital, and SMPTE 2110 signal flows.
• Perform Sync and Fax checks prior to live shows and events.
• Perform extensive transmission checks prior to live remote events.
• Booking and goodnight procedures for The Switch, Lumen & AT&T Fiber, and Satellite orders.
• Strong understanding of common broadcast signal problems and how to rectify them (e.g., audio levels or distortion, sync issues, video issues).
• Above-average writing skills to document on-air issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including excellent telephone etiquette.
• Strong organizational skills to ensure high broadcast quality on multiple feeds.
• Willingness to adapt in a quickly changing environment.
• Familiarity with EVS IP Director ingest server systems.
• Responsible for the generation of broadcast reports as required.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a broadcast operations environment, including 2110, HD/SD, ASI, JPEG, and MPLS signals, and the ability to troubleshoot those signal paths.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and leadership qualities.

Schedule

• Up to 29 hours per week for up to 7 months based on business needs.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay

Salary: $60.06 USD per hour. This range represents the salaries or hourly rates the NFL believes, in good faith, it might be willing to pay for this role. The NFL expects to hire near the middle of the range, with exceptions for candidates whose experience, credentials, or expertise far exceed the position’s requirements.

Benefits

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS.

This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location; remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered. No relocation assistance will be provided.