Encoder Technician

The Walt Disney Company

Remote Encoder Technician operating transmission and telecom services for ESPN remote events. Responsible for planning, support, and management of telecom services and execution of remote broadcasts.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55 - $80 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage transmission and telecom services ESPN remote events of varying size and scope
Plan and integrate necessary technical and operational aspects of the remote
Follow work orders instructions containing service information for a particular event
Diseminate work order information and relay to all relevant parties
Plan and provide service and support of on-site transmission at remote sporting venues
Attend site surveys for assigned remote events for venue analysis and written pre-event plans
Ensure that transport services and equipment vendors meet and maintain ESPN technical and operational standards
Undertake special projects as assigned
Travel and onsite support during weekend and evening hours required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 5 years professional experience related to broadcast or technical operations
Onsite experience with remote transport and transmission systems
Strong knowledge of Production workflow and operating systems
Strong knowledge of telecom services
Experience managing and implementing multiple budgets
High School diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Must be able to lift more than 50lbs
Work nights, holidays and weekends

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Hard Skills & Tools

broadcast operationstechnical operationsremote transport systemstransmission systemsproduction workflowoperating systemstelecom servicesbudget management

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeHigh School diploma