Seasonal Part-Time Playback/EVS Operator

The Playback/EVS Operator is responsible for executing critical playback functions during live and pre‑recorded sports productions, ensuring accurate, timely, and high‑quality delivery of all video elements to air. This role manages and organizes show content within the ENPS rundown, curates pre‑produced and incoming media, and collaborates closely with producers, associate directors, directors, and edit teams to support seamless broadcast execution. The ideal candidate excels in fast‑paced, high‑pressure live environments, demonstrating precision, strong communication, and the ability to adapt in real time to breaking content and production changes.

Responsibilities

Execute playback functions using EVS IP Director during live and pre‑recorded productions, ensuring accuracy and timing of all on‑air elements.

Curate, organize, and manage video content within the ENPS rundown to support efficient show flow and real‑time adjustments.

Cue, play, and manage video assets, including highlights, sound bites, and inbound feeds, in high‑pressure, live broadcast environments.

Collaborate with producers, associate directors, directors, and edit coordinators to align on content priorities and playback timing.

Manage rapid turnaround of incoming media, including one‑plays, highlights, and breaking content.

Maintain full awareness of live production status, proactively adjusting playback to accommodate editorial and timing changes.

Ensure quality control of all video elements, verifying content accuracy and playback readiness prior to air.

Support control room operations by effectively communicating timing, content availability, and playback status.

Adapt quickly to changing production needs, including late‑breaking content and on‑the‑fly editorial decisions.

Required Qualifications

5–10+ years of experience in playback operations within live sports television production.

Certified and highly proficient in EVS IP Director and LSM operations.

Strong working knowledge of EVS systems (IP Director, IP Web, XS, AB Roll playout module, LSM).

Understanding of live production workflows, including file‑based media management and signal routing.

Strong familiarity with football and live game production environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in fast‑paced, live sports broadcast environments with real‑time content integration.

Familiarity with ENPS or similar rundown systems.

Experience supporting multi‑feed or whip‑around style productions.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

Exceptional composure and accuracy in high‑pressure, live broadcast environments.

Strong attention to detail with a commitment to content accuracy and production quality.

Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across control room and production teams.

Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Self‑motivated with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively support production flow.

Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and breaking content.

Physical Demands

Extended periods of sitting required during live broadcasts, including multi‑hour on‑air blocks without relief during peak production times.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

Schedule is driven by production needs, including live game and event coverage.

Must be available for early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Seasonal employment up to 7 months.

Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Salary: $77.37—$77.37 USD

Benefits: The NFL offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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