Part-time NGS Video Systems Operator

Overview /Objective:

The National Football League Digital Media Group is looking for an NGS Video Systems Operator that is highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The role will require an individual with a flexible schedule that is punctual and dependable. He or she will be expected to operate, monitor, and configure software relative to digital video distribution.  This position is based in Inglewood, CA and does not offer relocation or remote work.

Responsibilities:

• Support live video ingest, routing, management, and scheduling workflows.


• Document, escalate, and manage video distribution incidents to resolution.


• Create and update operational runbooks for live on air workflows.


• Maintain documentation of video acquisition scheduling and live event programing.


• Setup, operate, and configure digital video systems for live event support.


• Provide live event support during the holidays, nights, and weekends.


• Perform quality control tasks for video streaming distribution.

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree and/or equivalent experience.


• A minimum of 2-years experience in a Broadcasting Operations (BOC) or Network Operations Center (NOC) role.


• Solid troubleshooting experience in Linux/Mac/Windows environments.


• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Knowledge of encoding standards, including H.264, H.265, AAC, GOP structure, I-P-B frame schemes, profiles, bit-rates, and aspect ratios.


• Knowledge of NDI, OBS Studio, SRT, Ffmpeg, RTMP,HLS,DASH.


• Video Broadcasting Experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Content Distribution Networks.


• Knowledge of bash or zsh command line interface.


• Knowledge of Linux and Windows web servers.


• Knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, SCP.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics:

• Must be a Team Player, Initiative, Resourceful.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry video equipment weighing less than 40lbs.

Travel:

• 0 - 10%

Salary / Pay Range:

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

Terms / Expected Hours of Work:

The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.