Live Broadcast Transmission Technician

NBCUniversal; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Transmission Operations Technician to ensure reliable operation of scheduled and live broadcasts. You will configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot transmission systems in a fast-paced production environment.

This full-time project/limited-term role requires strong experience with satellite, fiber and IP-based transmission, and hands-on skills with Evertz routers, UDX adjustments, and spectrum analysis. Based in Miami, FL, with travel and after-hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years in broadcast distribution or related roles.
• Fluent English and Spanish (written & verbal).
• Experience with Evertz router panels and UDX adjustments.
• Ability to calibrate signaling and check signal quality.
• Knowledge of satellite, fiber and IP transmission workflows.

Responsibilities

• Respond rapidly to equipment failures and restore transmission services.
• Escalate issues with accuracy and coordinate with teams to resolve.
• Support field operations and configure transmission equipment.
• Serve as primary technical contact for live feed issues across teams.
• Monitor and troubleshoot antenna control systems and video-over-IP flows.
• Configure bonding cellular transmission systems and check signal paths.
• Collaborate with clients and vendors to meet production standards.

Skills

Broadcast distribution

Satellite operations

Network engineering

Evertz video router

Video over IP

KU-Band/C-Band knowledge

Fiber and IP transmission

Signal troubleshooting

Live broadcast support

Tools

Evertz GUI

RTS system

VUE panel

Spectrum analyzer

Video encoders/decoders

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking a Transmission Operations Technician to ensure reliable operation of scheduled and live broadcasts. You will configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot transmission systems in a fast-paced production environment.

This full-time project/limited-term role requires strong experience with satellite, fiber and IP-based transmission, and hands-on skills with Evertz routers, UDX adjustments, and spectrum analysis. Based in Miami, FL, with travel and after-hours as needed.