Live Broadcast Transmission Lead

Versant Media, LLC; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Media, LLC seeks a Transmission Technology Manager to oversee the technology, tools, and vendor solutions that support Transmission and Acquisition operations across our broadcast environment. This role will partner with Engineering, Production, Network Engineering, Broadcast Distribution, external partners, and vendors to ensure reliable live-to-air operations.

You will manage on-site transmission facilities in our New Jersey office, lead proofs of concept for new tools, and drive

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in a live-to-air television operations environment (TOC/NOC) with responsibility for audio, video, and data quality and continuity.
• Hands-on experience with transmission facility hardware: LiveU systems, satellite receivers, antennas, IP/ASI encoders/decoders, IP and SDI video plant routers.
• Strong knowledge of operational technology within a 24/7 broadcast facility.
• Ability to explain project plans, budgets, procedures, risks, and technical recommendations to stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and collaboration tools.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented with a solutions-focused mindset for troubleshooting and workflow improvement.
• Ownership, teamwork, transparency, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering teams to keep transmission and acquisition equipment operational and upgraded through maintenance windows.
• Procure, implement, and manage existing and emerging broadcast technologies, tools, and solutions for reliable live transmissions.
• Lead proofs of concept for new tools and technologies, evaluating value, scalability, security requirements, and implementation needs.
• Collaborate with Production, Network Engineering, and Broadcast Distribution to advance streaming initiatives.
• Manage vendor relationships, including equipment procurement, vendor onboarding, security review coordination, and service performance.
• Review telecom and vendor invoices, contracts, and SLAs to identify service improvements and cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Live-to-air operations

Vendor management

Communication skills

MS 365 proficiency

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Agility

Entrepreneurial spirit

Ownership

Tools

LiveU systems

Satellite receivers

Antennas

IP/ASI encoders/decoders

IP/SDI video plant routers

Microsoft 365

Job description

Versant Media, LLC seeks a Transmission Technology Manager to oversee the technology, tools, and vendor solutions that support Transmission and Acquisition operations across our broadcast environment. This role will partner with Engineering, Production, Network Engineering, Broadcast Distribution, external partners, and vendors to ensure reliable live-to-air operations.

You will manage on-site transmission facilities in our New Jersey office, lead proofs of concept for new tools, and drive