Streaming Operator (Part-Time)

Who We Are:

Endeavor Streaming, a subsidiary of Endeavor, is a global leader in premium video distribution for live and on-demand content across sports, entertainment, media and lifestyle. Through its complete end-to-end streaming platform and unique service offerings inclusive of advisory, growth marketing, custom front-end and more, Endeavor Streaming helps content creators, owners and rights holders transform, grow and scale their direct-to-consumer businesses. Endeavor Streaming is a trusted partner for leading global brands, delivering tens-of-thousands of major tentpole events annually including WrestleMania and UFC Fight Cards and powering streaming services including WWE Network, NBA League Pass, UFC FIGHT PASS, NYFW, and others.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

Endeavor Streaming

Streaming Operator – Part Time

Endeavor Streaming is an emerging, disruptive digital media and technologies department within the global Endeavor brand. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for people who are interested in joining our existing New York based team working remotely on a part-time basis.

Job Description – The Streaming Operator will work in a 24/7 global environment. The operator will be responsible for taking in video feeds from the MCR or a third party, as well as monitoring and slating of events. This includes setting up of the local streaming architecture, quality assurance monitoring of inbound and outbound signals, slating of events, internal reporting, and stream status updates. Editing of archives or other packages may be required as well based on project requirements.

Key areas of responsibility

• Ensure proper delivery of content from either the MCR or a third party
• Stream or monitor events using a variety of different encoders
• Use a variety of tools to insert GFX / slates and other media into streams when required.
• Use a variety of tools to edit archives and highlights when required
• Ensure streams are working properly with pre/post event checklists.
• Communicate with stakeholders when required

Desired Experience

• Understanding the anatomy of a typical broadcast
• Collecting, filtering and analyzing data regarding service operations to aid
  problem/incident management
• Identifying service issues and following standard procedure or establishing workarounds on the fly
• Quality standards for service delivery and how to maintain them
• Understanding of OTT CMS systems
• Experience with non-linear editing preferred
• Understanding of the causes and consequences of service failure, and how to respond appropriately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Sheets/Docs
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Expert Mac and/or PC proficiency

                                                                                     

Who this role reports to:

This role reports to the Digital Broadcast Operations Managers.

Notes: -

• Due to the nature of this role a high degree of self-determination, flexibility and adaptability is essential.
• A willingness to work collaboratively across departments depending on project requirements.
• This role will predominantly cover events taking place on Thursday - Sunday. With the opportunity for more work throughout the week as event volume requires up to 15-30 hours/week.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.  Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:

$15.00 hourly

Hiring Range Maximum:

$18.00 hourly