Transmission Technology Manager

Versant Media; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Media in Englewood Cliffs is looking for a Transmission Technology Manager to oversee technology and vendor solutions supporting their broadcast operations. This role will collaborate with various teams to ensure reliability in live transmissions, while also managing emerging technologies. The position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days a week in the office.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7 years in live-to-air TV operations and hands-on technical expertise.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in live-to-air TV operations with service continuity responsibilities.
• Hands-on experience with transmission hardware like satellite receivers.
• Strong understanding of operational technology for 24/7 facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage transmission and acquisition equipment operations and maintenance.
• Procure and oversee emerging broadcast technologies.
• Lead new tool proofs of concept, evaluating their operational value.

Skills

Live television operations

Transmission hardware expertise

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Tools

LiveU

IP/ASI encoders and decoders

SDI video plant routers

Job description

The Opportunity

Versant is seeking a Transmission Technology Manager to manage the technology, tools, and vendor solutions that support Transmission and Acquisition operations across our broadcast environment. This role will partner closely with Engineering, Production, Network Engineering, Broadcast Distribution, external partners, and vendors to ensure reliable live‑to‑air operations while identifying, implementing, and maintaining emerging broadcast technologies. This position has been designated as hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week in the New Jersey office.

What You'll Do

• Partner with Engineering teams to ensure transmission and acquisition equipment is operational, maintained, and upgraded through coordinated maintenance windows.
• Procure, implement, and manage existing and emerging broadcast technologies, tools, and solutions that support live transmission operations.
• Lead proofs of concept for new tools and technologies, evaluating operational value, scalability, security requirements, and implementation needs.
• Collaborate with Production, Network Engineering, and Broadcast Distribution teams on current and future streaming video initiatives.
• Own vendor relationships, including equipment procurement, vendor onboarding, security review coordination, and service performance management.
• Conduct periodic reviews of telecom and vendor invoices, contracts, and SLAs to identify service improvements and cost‑saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of proven experience in a live‑to‑air television operations environment, such as TOC or NOC, with responsibility for audio, video, data quality, and service continuity.
• Hands‑on expertise operating and configuring transmission facility hardware, including LiveU, satellite receivers, antennas, IP/ASI encoders and decoders, and IP and SDI video plant routers.
• Strong understanding of operational technology for a 24/7 television or broadcast facility.
• Effective presentation skills, with the ability to communicate project plans, budgets, procedures, and technical recommendations to a range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as other collaborative platforms.
• A highly organized, detail‑oriented approach with strong follow‑through and a solutions‑based mindset for troubleshooting and workflow improvement.
• A working style grounded in Versant’s “How We Do It” behaviors: Trust, by owning commitments and supporting reliable operations; Teamwork, by partnering across Engineering, Production, Distribution, and vendor teams; Transparency, by communicating status, risks, costs, and recommendations clearly; Agility, by adapting to evolving broadcast and streaming technology needs; and Entrepreneurial Spirit, by identifying smarter tools, workflows, and cost‑saving opportunities.

Bonus Points

• Deep subject matter expertise in transmission, acquisition, or broadcast operations technology within a 24/7 media environment.
• Experience managing vendor SLAs, telecom services, security reviews, or technology onboarding processes.
• Familiarity with streaming video workflows and the intersection of traditional broadcast and IP‑based distribution.

Why You'll Love It Here

At Versant, you’ll help support trusted brands and platforms that reach audiences across news, sports, entertainment, golf, and digital experiences. You’ll work with teams that value operational excellence, collaboration, and practical innovation, with the opportunity to influence the tools and technologies that keep our broadcast operations moving forward.

EEO Statement

VERSANT Media’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

Compensation

$80,000–$80,000 per year