Seasonal TOC Operator: Live Broadcast Troubleshooter

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NFL is seeking a TOC Operator to ensure all technical facility requests are met and that video content complies with broadcast specifications. You will collaborate with NFL Media Production, Newsroom, and 32 NFL Clubs to manage feeds and live broadcasts, providing prompt troubleshooting and escalation.

Onsite role with no remote options, offering up to 29 hours per week for up to seven months. Strong communication and leadership are essential to maintain signal continuity and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a broadcast operations environment including 2110, HD/SD, ASI, JPEG and MPLS signals.
• Strong understanding of analog, digital, and SMPTE 2110 signal flows; ability to read digital/analog waveform monitors.
• Proficient in diagnosing broadcast signal problems (audio levels, sync, video).
• Familiarity with EVS IP Director ingest server systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong documentation of on-air issues.
• Strong organizational skills to ensure high broadcast quality across multiple feeds.
• Willingness to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays, up to 29 hours/week for up to 7 months.

Responsibilities

• Receive and distribute video content to broadcast specifications in collaboration with NFL teams.
• Troubleshoot feed or broadcast issues with Engineering.
• Coordinate with Master Control during live broadcasts to ensure signal continuity.
• Collaborate with Remote Operations for transmission of feeds for live events.

Skills

Broadcast operations

SMPTE 2110

HD/SD signals

EVS IP Director

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Team leadership

Tools

EVS IP Director ingest server

Job description

NFL is seeking a TOC Operator to ensure all technical facility requests are met and that video content complies with broadcast specifications. You will collaborate with NFL Media Production, Newsroom, and 32 NFL Clubs to manage feeds and live broadcasts, providing prompt troubleshooting and escalation.

Onsite role with no remote options, offering up to 29 hours per week for up to seven months. Strong communication and leadership are essential to maintain signal continuity and accurate reporting.