Game Night Staff: Technical Lead (Part-time/Seasonal)

The role

The Sports Broadcasting Technical Lead coordinates all technical aspects of live sports broadcasts. This includes handling the setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of broadcasting equipment.

What you will do

• Coordinate technical planning and execution of live sports broadcasts.
• Supervise and preserve broadcast equipment like cameras, switchers, routers, replay systems, graphics systems, and audio consoles.
• Coordinate technical crews, including engineers, operators, and freelancers.
• Collaborate with producers, directors, and editorial teams.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in real-time.
• Ensure accurate signal flow and quality for transmission to linear TV, digital platforms, and streaming services.
• Coordinate remote production (REMI) workflows, satellite uplinks, and IP-based transport systems.
• Maintain compliance with FCC regulations, safety standards, and internal SOPs.
• Assist in budgeting and procurement of technical resources for productions.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior technical staff and freelancers.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Engineering, Media Technology, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in live broadcast production.
• Deep knowledge of broadcast systems, including SDI/IP workflows, video/audio routing, encoding/decoding, and transmission technologies.
• Experience leading technical teams in fast-paced, live production settings.
• Mastery in broadcast control systems like Evertz and Lawo, video switchers such as Grass Valley and Ross, replay systems like EVS and DreamCatcher, and audio consoles including Calrec and Yamaha.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice to have

• preferably in sports
• Experience with cloud-based and IP production technologies (e.g., AWS Elemental, SRT, NDI)
• Familiarity with REMI workflows and remote production infrastructure
• Certifications in broadcast technologies (e.g., SBE, SMPTE, Dante)
• Experience working with major sports leagues, federations, or broadcasters
• Knowledge of media asset management and post-production workflows

About the company

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the leading integrated sports and entertainment companies globally. MSE’s portfolio spans premier professional sports teams, world-class venues, and next-generation media properties.