Replay Operator (Seasonal)
Major League Baseball (MLB) · New Jersey, United States
- On site
- Temporary
- $52,000 / year
- New Jersey, United States
Job highlights
- Produce AR/VR visualizations for live MLB broadcasts.
- Utilize proprietary software for visual enhancements.
- Collaborate with production teams and broadcast crews.
- Ensure high-quality, seamless broadcast delivery.
- Work nights, weekends, and holidays.
About the role
Replay Operator (Seasonal)
Major League Baseball seeks a Replay Operator, Broadcasting, to produce augmented reality and virtual visualizations and broadcast enhancements for live MLB telecasts. Operators will utilize proprietary software to generate visual enhancements that will be used both pre-game and in-game. This role will train and work within efficient workflows and be expected to have a high sense of detail focused on ensuring the product is delivered to broadcasts seamlessly. This position ensures high-quality broadcasts, working within a well-trained team, and using our system that provides continual improvements to meet the MLB Broadcasting team’s strategic priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 1 year experience in broadcasting, production, or a related field
- Must have very strong computer skills
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
- Understanding of television production, ideally within sports broadcasting
- Familiarity with advanced broadcast production tools, including graphics and augmented reality systems
- Some experience in a live production/broadcast environment (Scorebug, Duet, Viz, EVS, Dreamcatcher, etc)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across production teams and broadcast crews
- Strong knowledge of baseball, including an understanding of both common baseball stats as well as Statcast metrics.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills, multi-tasking skills and a strong attention to detail
- Must be willing to work nights/weekends/holidays
Qualifications & Skills
- Review and learn process and procedure documentation
- Set up graphic rendering software for assigned games
- Generate assigned content and coordinate video feed and/or file delivery to the Broadcast
- Receive requests from producers/directors in-game
- Provide clips of high quality content from broadcast feeds for review
- Check for accuracy of data & stats on all graphics
- Maintain accurate logs of all elements that air across broadcasts
- Provide detailed information on errors, bugs or on-air or software issues in order to further improve the system
- Communicate with remote production teams including Producer, Director, Engineer, Venue Techs
- Communicate with broadcasters & on-site personnel prior to games to ensure everything is functioning properly
- Collaborate with the Director of Production to optimize workflows for Statcast 3D operations
- Partner with management on creative enhancements and process improvements
Pay Rate:
$25.00 per hour
The actual offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your work experience, education, skills and any other factors Major League Baseball (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 a 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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Key skills/competency
- Broadcast Production
- Augmented Reality
- Virtual Visualizations
- Live Broadcasting
- Graphic Rendering
- Statcast Metrics
- Television Production
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Sports Broadcasting
Skills & topics
- Replay Operator
- Broadcasting
- Augmented Reality
- Virtual Visualizations
- MLB
- Sports Production
- Live Broadcast
- Graphic Rendering
- Statcast
- Television Production
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight broadcasting, production, and computer skills relevant to Replay Operator.
- Showcase relevant experience: Emphasize any work with graphics, AR systems, or live sports production.
- Demonstrate baseball knowledge: Mention your understanding of baseball stats and Statcast metrics.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your attention to detail and collaborative abilities.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Replay Operator at MLB?
- As a Replay Operator at MLB, your primary responsibility is to produce augmented reality and virtual visualizations, as well as broadcast enhancements for live MLB telecasts using proprietary software. You'll ensure seamless, high-quality delivery of visual elements during games.
- What qualifications are essential for the Replay Operator role?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, at least one year of experience in broadcasting or production, strong computer skills, proficiency in Google Workspace, and an understanding of television production, especially in sports broadcasting. Familiarity with advanced broadcast tools and live production environments is also key.
- Is experience with specific broadcast tools required for the Replay Operator position?
- While not strictly required, familiarity with advanced broadcast production tools such as Scorebug, Duet, Viz, EVS, or Dreamcatcher is highly beneficial for the Replay Operator role, as is experience with graphics and augmented reality systems.
- What knowledge of baseball is expected for this role?
- A strong knowledge of baseball is expected, including an understanding of common baseball statistics as well as Statcast metrics. This allows you to effectively create and implement visualizations that are relevant and informative for viewers.
- Does the Replay Operator role require flexible work hours?
- Yes, the Replay Operator role requires flexibility, as you must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays to cover live MLB telecasts.
- What is the pay rate for the Seasonal Replay Operator at MLB?
- The stated pay rate for the Seasonal Replay Operator position at MLB is $25.00 per hour. The final offer may consider various factors such as experience, education, and skills.
- How does MLB foster employee growth and teamwork?
- MLB emphasizes a culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. They empower employees, referred to as 'workforce athletes,' by engineering experiences that position them for success and encourage initiative and problem-solving.
- How can I apply for the Replay Operator job at MLB?
- You can apply for the Replay Operator job at MLB by following the 'Apply below!' link at the end of the job posting. Ensure your application highlights your relevant broadcasting, technical, and baseball knowledge.