Streaming Operator

Job Description

Streaming Operator

Endeavor Streaming is an emerging, disruptive digital media and technologies department within the global Endeavor brand. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for people who are interested in joining our existing team based at our broadcast facility in Uxbridge, UK or Melville, NY.

General Job Description:

The Streaming Operator will work in a 24/7 global environment on a rotating shift pattern and be responsible for taking in the feeds from the TOC or a Third party, monitoring and slating of events. Setting up of the local streaming architecture, QA monitoring of ingest and egress, slating of events, internal reporting, and stream status updates. Editing of archives or other packages may be required as well based on project requirements.

Who this role reports to:

This role reports to the Senior Manager, Digital Broadcast Operations.

Key areas of responsibility:
• Ensure proper delivery of content from either the TOC or a third party
• Stream events using a variety of different encoders
• Use a variety of tools to insert GFX / slates and other media into streams when required.
• Use a variety of tools edit archives and highlights when required
• Ensure streams are working properly with pre/post event checklists.
• Communicate with stakeholders when required

Required Skills and Experience:
• High School Diploma, GED or A+ Level Certificate
• Understanding the anatomy of a typical broadcast
• Collecting, filtering and analyzing data regarding service operations to aid
problem/incident management
• Identifying service issues and following standard procedure or establishing workarounds on the fly
• Quality standards for service delivery and how to maintain them
• Understanding of OTT CMS systems
• Experience with non-linear editing preferred
• Understanding of the causes and consequences of service failure, and how to respond appropriately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Sheets/Docs
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Expert Mac and/or PC proficiency
• Due to the nature of this role a, high degree of self-determination, flexibility and adaptability is essential
• A willingness to work collaboratively across departments depending on project requirements
• This role requires flexible and unsociable hours, nights, national holidays, and weekends

Desired Skills and Experience:
• College or University degree or coursework
• Expert Mac and/or PC proficiency
• Understanding the anatomy of a typical broadcast
• Collecting, filtering and analyzing data regarding service operations to aid
problem/incident management
• Identifying service issues and following standard procedure or establishing workarounds on the fly
• Quality standards for service delivery and how to maintain them
• Experience with non-linear editing preferred
• Understanding of the causes and consequences of service failure, and how to respond appropriately.
• Excellent written and spoken English

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj9j5b-3-14-70-203-42 in your application.