Broadcast Operations Technician

Teton Ridge

Broadcast Operations Technician responsible for delivering live sports and lifestyle broadcasts at the Cowboy Channel. Managing encoder inventory and coordinating feeds for studio and remote productions.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeFort Worth • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Allocate encoder inventory based on destination requirements and event needs.
Coordinate delivery, setup, and FAX checks with on-site arena contacts.
Route live feeds across broadcast, digital, field production, and monitoring endpoints.
Verify audio configurations, video frame rates, and signal quality before every air window.
Serve as the primary liaison between internal production teams and on-site arena crews during live windows.
Troubleshoot signal drops and encoding issues at first response, escalating to engineering when needed.
Operate studio gear — lighting, control systems, audio boards, and associated equipment — for studio and remote productions.
Keep pace with new streaming trends and technical techniques, adapting daily operations to incorporate industry best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of hands-on experience in live sports, news, or studio production — roles like Studio Technician, Field Production Technician, Technical Operations Specialist, Audio Assistant/A2, or A/V Technician.
Strong technical foundation in modern broadcast hardware and software systems.
Working knowledge of video routing, audio mapping, and transmission equipment for studio and remote broadcasts.
Understanding of SRT, RTMP, LiveU/Bonded Cellular, Starling and Satellite Uplink workflows, internet bandwidth, technology protocols and broadcast procedures.
Ability to schedule and manage multiple feeds, and troubleshoot signal issues.
Proven composure under live conditions — you thrive on real-time comms, tight checklists, and a fast clock.
Sharp analytical instincts for diagnosing connectivity, signal flow, and quality issues.
Clear, concise communication — equally comfortable directing an arena crew and escalating to an engineer.
Knowledge of professional rodeo is a bonus!

Benefits

Comp & perks

EEO Statement: Teton Ridge is an equal opportunity employer.
Commitment to equitable hiring and diversity in our work and staff.
No discrimination in employment opportunities or practices.

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Hard Skills & Tools

live sports productionstudio productionvideo routingaudio mappingtransmission equipmentSRTRTMPLiveUbonded cellularsignal troubleshooting

Soft Skills

composure under live conditionsreal-time communicationanalytical instinctsclear communicationteam coordinationproblem-solvingmultitaskingadaptabilityattention to detailtime management