Transmission Operator - NBC Sports
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Entertainment & Gaming
TV & Film Production
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.
We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, Dream Works Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry‑leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood.
NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.
We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, Dream Works Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry‑leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood.
NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job DescriptionNBC Sports is looking for an experienced Transmission Operator to support live broadcast operations from our Stamford facility. In this role, you'll coordinate with internal teams, transmission providers, and technology partners to ensure reliable, high-quality content delivery for some of the biggest events in sports, including the Olympics, NFL, NBA, golf, and soccer.
The ideal candidate has experience with broadcast transmission technologies such as fiber, satellite, bonded cellular, IP-based transport, video, and audio systems, along with strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to perform in a fast-paced live production environment.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinates transmission activities and check-ins for high-profile sporting events using the company-wide scheduling system.
- Works closely with Operations and Production teams to support transmission and routing needs and ensure high-quality broadcast delivery.
- Monitors and troubleshoots on-air video, audio, satellite, communications, and multiplexed signals across multiple broadcast streams.
- Partners with transmission carriers to resolve issues, manage escalations, coordinate maintenance, and maintain reliable service.
- Establishes standard operation procedures for transmission activities, including remote check-ins, quality control processes, ingest, and outgoing feeds.
- Provides transmission support and feed coordination for internal partners across the organization.
- Collaborates with Engineering to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
- Assists with equipment setup, testing, and configuration as needed.
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