Real-Time Broadcast Graphics Engineer (Vizrt/Ross)

Versant; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Media is seeking an experienced Real-Time Graphics Engineer to own end-to-end graphics systems and provide live show support across news, sports, and events. The role emphasizes independence, scalability, and mentoring junior engineers within a 24/7 operation.

You will work with Vizrt and Ross platforms, drive installations, ensure robust signal flow, and collaborate with editorial, production, and engineering teams to keep graphics on air and accurate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience owning real-time graphics systems in a broadcast, sports, or live production environment.
• Deep, hands-on, production-level experience with Vizrt (Viz Engine, Viz Trio, Viz Artist) and/or Ross (XPression) graphics platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to run live show support independently, under pressure, without formal escalation.
• Experience leading graphics system installations or upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end reliability and performance of real-time graphics systems (Vizrt, Viz Engine, Viz Trio, Viz Artist) and/or Ross (XPression).
• Run live show support for news, sports, and events — template loading, playout, on-air triggering without escalation.
• Own and maintain camera tracking and AR/virtual set systems (ncam, Stype).
• Design and maintain redundancy and failover architecture for 24/7 operations.
• Lead graphics system installations, upgrades, and integrations with stakeholders.

Skills

Vizrt

Ross XPression

Broadcast engineering

Live graphics ownership

SMPTE 2110

Python scripting

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Technology or CS

Tools

Viz Engine

Viz Trio

Viz Artist

XPression

ncam

Stype

SMPTE 2110 tools

Job description

Versant Media is seeking an experienced Real-Time Graphics Engineer to own end-to-end graphics systems and provide live show support across news, sports, and events. The role emphasizes independence, scalability, and mentoring junior engineers within a 24/7 operation.

You will work with Vizrt and Ross platforms, drive installations, ensure robust signal flow, and collaborate with editorial, production, and engineering teams to keep graphics on air and accurate.