PBTV Tech Assistant

Job Description

Pickleball TV, a product of Tennis Channel, is looking for a Tech Assistant to join our remote technical team producing over 32 pickleball events across the United States from January to December. In this role you will travel frequently throughout the year to perform your duties.

• Complete the technical setup of all main and outer courts including cable and fiber distribution, camera placement, and connectivity with the mobile unit under the direction of the EIC and Technical Manager.
• Build camera systems and camera chains, handheld camera rigs, POV cameras, and Bolin cams.
• Work with Audio to load in and load out audio equipment, mics, and audio cable.
• Troubleshoot fiber optic signals (multi‑strand fiber and hybrid SMPTE), ensuring proper cable continuity and device connections.
• Organize and keep track of all remote equipment and systems, load in and load out logistics, shipping and receiving. Organize setup and strike, ensuring all equipment is accounted for and in working condition and returned to its proper location.
• Manage daily inventory, cleaning, and maintenance of technical and production trucks and equipment.
• Independently prioritize tasks under time‑sensitive schedules.
• Assist with client technical support and services.
• Provide a post‑show technical report after each event.
• Work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree or certification from trade or technical school specializing in AV or broadcast engineering.
• Two years working in live remote sport broadcasting with knowledge of mobile units and facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of broadcast and AV technology and equipment, camera equipment, lighting equipment, power requirements, Sony, Ikegami, PTZ, broadcast quality camera systems and camera chains.
• Extensive knowledge of fiber and cable, SMPTE, DT, Triax/Coax, Cat5, connectors, fiber/cable repair, video and audio connectivity.
• Ability to step into various positions if required (A2 coverage, camera coverage, utility coverage).
• Skilled in setting up and operating broadcast cameras while working under time‑sensitive conditions.
• Physically able and willing to lift, pull, and push equipment and cases.
• This is a traveling position, major travel required week to week.

Pickleball TV is the 24‑hour television home of America’s fastest growing sport. With coverage of tournaments throughout the year, the network offers 1,000+ hours of live matches from the game’s top professionals and biggest stars. PBTV also provides viewers with first‑class instruction, exclusive lifestyle programming and studio news content and more.

Tennis Channel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $89,000 to $100,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full‑time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.