Real-Time Graphics Systems Engineer

The National Football League

Inglewood (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The National Football League (NFL) is seeking an Associate, Real-Time Systems to support the design, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting of real-time graphics workflows powering NFL Media digital experiences. You will collaborate on Viz graphics, L-Bar workflows, APIs, and data integration for reliable on-air and digital presentations.

This role requires hands-on experience with Viz graphics platforms, live productions, and fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
3+ years of experience supporting broadcast graphics, digital media operations, or real-time systems.
Experience supporting Vizrt, graphics rendering systems, or similar real-time graphics platforms.
Working knowledge of networking, Windows administration, system configuration, and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with data-driven graphics, APIs, databases, and content automation workflows.
Experience supporting live production, digital streaming, or broadcast operations.
Ability to work independently in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Responsibilities

Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Viz graphics systems, render engines, ticker systems, L-Bar applications, and supporting software environments to ensure reliable delivery of graphics across FAST, digital, and RedZone platforms.
Support end-to-end graphics workflows including data-driven Viz graphics, scorebars, ticker content, promotional elements, sponsorship integrations, countdown clocks, and lower-third graphic packages to ensure accurate on-air and digital presentation.
Maintain RTS applications, databases, APIs, and automated page generation tools while validating data flow between internal services, graphics systems, and production environments.
Serve as a frontline technical resource during live productions by diagnosing and resolving graphics, connectivity, software, and data issues to minimize operational disruptions.
Partner with production, engineering, and operations teams to support FAST channel graphics, RedZone L-Bar workflows, ticker content management, and digital platform graphics delivery.
Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, workflow guides, system inventories, and operational procedures while identifying opportunities for process improvements and automation.
Assist with preparation, testing, deployment, and operational support for major league events including the NFL Draft, NFL Combine, International Games, Kickoff, Playoffs, and Super Bowl coverage.