Seasonal Operations Technician

Reporting to the Technical Operations Manager and under the direction of Operations personnel, the Seasonal Operations Technician provides a wide range of superior technical assistance/support to live and taped studio and remote productions, particularly in the areas of Master Control and feed acquisition.  

We believe in the potential within every individual. If you’re passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements that are listed within this job description.  

Please note: Open to someone looking for Part Time (20-24 hours/week) or Full Time (40 hours/week)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate network’s automated playback system and manipulate multiple on-air playlists simultaneously for live event and remote programming
• Record incoming satellite and fiber feeds, including incoming programming and live events
• Log programming and event materials to ensure fulfillment of sales and programming commitments
• Ingest commercials into network’s servers and prep for air
• Track all live event times, commercial times and discrepancies
• Archive records
• Edit and prepare all live events for rebroadcasts
• Consistently improve technical skills and work towards becoming one of NESN’s Master Control experts
• Work weekends, nights, holidays and overnight shifts as needed
• Other duties and projects as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Two years television experience or one year Master Control experience a plus but willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to excel in a highly technical environment and learn new technologies quickly
• Excellent organizational skills and must be extremely detail-oriented
• Ability to successfully work in a fast paced, loosely structured environment
• Must have strong communication skills and interpersonal skills, and possess a positive “can-do” attitude
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision but also able to work effectively within a team environment
• Must be able to work weekends, nights (including overnight shifts) and holidays as needed
• Must embrace the NESN Core Values; People, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Teamwork, Diversity, Integrity, Accountability, Passion, Social Responsibility

The expected range for this position is $18 to $19 per hour. The final offer will be determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and internal equity.

Who We Are

NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins among other holdings, and Delaware North, owners of the Boston Bruins. NESN is delivered throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming, NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country, with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.

As of 2023, NESN manages SportsNet Pittsburgh, a newly branded regional sports network that televises Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games, as well as local college sports, original content and more in PA, WV, and portions of MD, OH and NY.

Our professional environment is passionate, adaptable, creative, and filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture, and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.

NESN is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

NESN is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR team at jobs@nesn.com or 617-536-9233.

NESN participates in the E-Verify program, a service of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA), to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful completion of the E-Verify process. Learn more at www.e-verify.gov.