Senior Live Production Tech & Team Leader

ESPN

Bristol (CT)

On-site

USD 79,000 - 108,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

The Senior Studio Operator at ESPN serves as an advanced technical and operational leader, supporting live productions across multiple studios and remote environments. You will operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize a wide range of production equipment while ensuring reliable, high‑quality content delivery.

You will mentor staff, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with production and technical teams to meet evolving requirements.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 6 years practical TV Production or related experience.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
  • Flexibility to adjust schedules, including shifts, days off, overtime, early start times, and extended shifts.
  • Bilingual (written and spoken) – English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Share knowledge and train team members to advance technical capabilities and operational execution.
  • Demonstrate advanced proficiency in camera shading, color correction, and video signal analysis.
  • Operate, troubleshoot, and optimize a broad range of studio and remote production equipment.
  • Program and operate ETC lighting consoles to support creative and production requirements.
  • Develop and deliver mentoring programs to enhance technical proficiency and readiness.
  • Lead cross-training initiatives to expand operational flexibility.
  • Ensure compliance with policies and provide exceptional service to partners.
  • Drive continuous improvement across production workflows and technology adoption.
  • Lead projects and events, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Skills

Technical leadership
Live production operations
Camera shading
Video signal analysis
Troubleshooting
Mentoring/training
Project management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Sony camera control systems
Grass Valley
Panasonic systems
Video measurement tools
ETC lighting consoles
Production equipment knowledge

Job description

The Senior Studio Operator at ESPN serves as an advanced technical and operational leader, supporting live productions across multiple studios and remote environments. You will operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize a wide range of production equipment while ensuring reliable, high‑quality content delivery.

You will mentor staff, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with production and technical teams to meet evolving requirements.

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