Hybrid Transmission Technology Manager – Live TV Ops

Versant Media; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Media in Englewood Cliffs is looking for a Transmission Technology Manager to oversee technology and vendor solutions supporting their broadcast operations. This role will collaborate with various teams to ensure reliability in live transmissions, while also managing emerging technologies. The position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days a week in the office.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years in live-to-air TV operations and hands-on technical expertise.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in live-to-air TV operations with service continuity responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience with transmission hardware like satellite receivers.
• Strong understanding of operational technology for 24/7 facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage transmission and acquisition equipment operations and maintenance.
• Procure and oversee emerging broadcast technologies.
• Lead new tool proofs of concept, evaluating their operational value.

Skills

Live television operations

Transmission hardware expertise

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Tools

LiveU

IP/ASI encoders and decoders

SDI video plant routers

Job description

Versant Media in Englewood Cliffs is looking for a Transmission Technology Manager to oversee technology and vendor solutions supporting their broadcast operations. This role will collaborate with various teams to ensure reliability in live transmissions, while also managing emerging technologies. The position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days a week in the office.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years in live-to-air TV operations and hands-on technical expertise.