Broadcast Engineer - Replay (Part-Time)

The Office of the Commissioner seeks a Part-Time Engineer to support the MLB Replay Operations Center and all (30) Major League Baseball Clubs. 

Responsibilities

• Document equipment status and validate incoming video streams used for Replay operations

• Interact with Clubhouse staff and MLB team personnel regarding equipment operation, maintenance, and support

• Communicate with other MLB departments to coordinate and fulfill technical requests

• Maintain detailed, accurate, and thorough technical documentation

• Assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of all broadcast and replay devices

• Install, maintain, and support complex broadcast systems and infrastructure

• Demonstrate flexibility by adjusting responsibilities as new opportunities and technologies develop

• Troubleshoot technical facilities, including control rooms, broadcast equipment, and computer systems

• Confirm daily functionality of Umpire communication equipment and coordinate replacements across all ballparks

• Coordinate shipping, replacement, and deployment of Replay-related infrastructure, clubhouse equipment, and field-level systems

• Coordinate camera acquisition and integration with regional sports networks and MLB staff

• Respond to requests for technical support via telephone and email

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of broadcast and video technology

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to rapidly diagnose video system issues and implement alternative solutions when needed

• Understanding of CAD drawings and technical elevations

• Ability to identify and troubleshoot issues in infrastructure environments and software applications

• Effective team player capable of working independently without direct supervision

• Adaptable to and learn new technical systems and workflows

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays

Knowledge of the following equipment a bonus

• Evertz systems

• Hawk-Eye systems

• Riedel intercom systems

• Cloud-based production systems

• Remote camera operations and related broadcast technologies

Pay Rate: $30.00 per hour

The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision. Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

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