Replay Operator

The Walt Disney Company

Remote Replay Operator managing live sports media production with a focus on video clip editing and playback. Collaborating with producers and directors in a fast-paced broadcast environment.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $70 - $90 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare for and operate in the replay role during live events, either as a replay-only position or as a packager.
Demonstrate the ability to follow game storylines and create content with minimal direction.
Maintain an advanced understanding of professional and collegiate sports, including year-round storylines, key players, games, strategies, and rules.
Ability to identify key moments, pitch them to producers and directors, and execute replays quickly on air.
Edit and compile highlight packages, teasers, and montages in real time to meet strict broadcast deadlines.
Select multiple camera angles to provide instant replays of key game moments.
Ensure all server channels and software are properly configured before broadcasts and troubleshoot technical issues on the fly.
Collaborate across the organization to plan and support the needs of the Event Operations team for specific productions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of practical live TV production or related experience in a large broadcast market, digital/streaming platform, or comparable collegiate level.
Flexible schedule, including the ability to work weekends, holidays, and travel as needed.
Advanced ability to perform under tight deadlines, work independently, and manage multiple simultaneous projects.
Proven ability to provide superior customer service.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational, and planning skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team and foster a positive culture.
Must be adaptable to a constantly changing environment.
In-depth technical mastery of industry-standard EVS broadcast systems (including XT-series servers, LSM Remote, and IPDirector).
Ability to remain calm in high-pressure mobile unit environments when unforeseen issues arise.
Strong understanding of the events being broadcast to anticipate gameplay and emotional moments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Live TV ProductionContent EditingHighlight Package CompilationReplay ExecutionCamera Angle Selection

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceOrganizational SkillsPlanning SkillsAdaptabilityCalm Under Pressure