Broadcast Engineer, Replay
$80k - $93k USD
The Replay Broadcast Engineer serves as a shift-based technical lead within the MLB Replay Operations Center (ROC). This role functions as the Engineer in Charge (EIC) during live game windows, ensuring the integrity of the Replay video and audio systems used by Major League Baseball. This is a full-time position based in our New York Operations Center.
Responsibilities
- Act as the technical authority (EIC) for the Replay Operations Center during assigned game windows, serving as the escalation point for all technical faults
- Oversee the verification of ballpark equipment, video servers, and communication lines prior to first pitch
- Diagnose and resolve critical failures with video ingest and delivery, on-field communications, or data synchronization during live gameplay
- Serve as the central communication hub between the ROC, remote Ballpark Video Technicians, and League Officials to ensure all stakeholders are aware of technical situations affecting gameplay
- Responsible for over-seeing support for many other On-Field Technologies, including but not limited to ABS Video, Pace of Game Clocks and Umpire Communication hardware
- Lead technical deployments for "Jewel Events" (Field of Dreams, International Series)
- Responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of remote replay systems: logistics planning, on-site rack/stack, cabling, configuration, testing, and strike
- Coordinate with venue infrastructure teams and mobile units to ensure seamless integration of replay resources
- Technical Support leading up to and during Jewel games
- Provide guidance and oversight to Junior Engineers and seasonal staff, ensuring daily tasks are completed to standard
- Collaborate with the Director of Replay Technology to brainstorm, test, and implement new adjudication technologies (e.g., automated ball/strike systems, high-frame-rate cameras)
- Contribute to R&D, testing, and implementation of new technology solutions into MLB and Replay Technology ecosystems
- Contribute to support of critical documentation of signal flows, IP addresses, and incident reports to support post-mortem analysis and future engineering projects
Qualifications & Skills
- 3-5 years of experience in broadcast engineering or live operations, with a focus on live sports or studio environments
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays during the Major League Baseball season as well as Post-Season and Spring Training
- Willingness to travel during the season for Remote Events or Ballpark visits (less than 10% of your schedule)
- Strong knowledge of industry standard broadcast technologies including but not limited to the following:
- Video Codecs and standards
- Experience with multi-channel ingest servers (e.g., Hawk-Eye, Evertz DreamCatcher, EVS) with a focus on synchronization and file management
- Working knowledge of modern intercom matrices (Riedel, Clear-Com, RTS) and SIP interfacing
- PTZ camera operation and signal flows
- General OS for both Windows and Mac OS
- Strong understanding of multicast networking for video, VLAN management, and troubleshooting connectivity between remote sites (WAN)
- General knowledge of CAD and technical drawings
- Ability to work well with others within a team environment and without direct supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Needs to be able to communicate issues and plans to many stakeholders throughout your shifts
- Self-motivated and highly organized
- There will be many shifts where you are the Senior Engineer available making your ability to stay motivated and on top of tasks vital for this role
- Quick, critical thinking and calm presence in volatile situations
- Strong Time Management Skills, and the ability to multitask during high pressure situations
Salary Range: $80,000 - $92,500 (Base Salary) + Bonus
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.
Top MLB Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Company Contributed 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV
- Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Pet Insurance
Why MLB?
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.
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