Broadcast Operations Manager
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-sitePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily operations for assigned NHL arenas utilizing Cosm-deployed camera systems, managing communication between arena technicians, league contacts, and internal teams. Ensure all documentation, workflows, and standard operating procedures remain accurate while supporting nightly Broadcast Operations Center coverage for camera QC and troubleshooting. Coordinate game schedules, technician assignments, and event call times, providing onsite operational support for NHL games and special events as needed. Investigate operational incidents to identify root causes and implement process improvements for enhanced reliability and efficiency. Manage arena equipment readiness, including troubleshooting, inventory tracking, and coordinating replacement shipments. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected during the NHL season.
Required Qualifications
- 5–10 years of experience in live sports production, broadcast operations, or related technical operations roles
- Strong understanding of remote production workflows and live broadcast environments
- Knowledge of broadcast signal flow, including fiber, SDI, video routing, networking, and TCP/IP workflows
- Experience configuring, operating, and troubleshooting broadcast camera systems
- Ability to properly set up, shade, expose, and evaluate broadcast cameras
- Experience with camera mounting, rigging, and venue installations
- Comfortable working with Windows-based systems and technical applications
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to make decisions under live event pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
- Ability to manage multiple events, priorities, and stakeholders simultaneously
- Travel to arenas and event locations will be required as needed
- Evening, weekends, and holiday availability is expected during the NHL season
- All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred: Associate's, BA, or BS degree or higher in broadcast or related field
- Passion for emerging technology, innovation, and continuous improvement
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