Hiring: Transmission Technology Manager Company: Versant Media Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:15:42 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Experience: •7 years of experience in a live-to-air television operations environment, such as a Transmission Operations Center or Network Operations Center, with responsibility for audio, video, and data quality and service continuity. Required Skills: •This role is required to work on-site at Versant’s New Jersey office. •Partner with Engineering teams to ensure transmission and acquisition equipment remains operational, properly maintained, and upgraded through coordinated maintenance windows. •Procure, implement, and manage existing and emerging broadcast technologies, tools, and solutions that support reliable live transmission operations. •Lead proofs of concept for new tools and technologies, evaluating operational value, scalability, security requirements, and implementation needs. •Partner cross-functionally with Production, Network Engineering, and Broadcast Distribution teams to advance current and future streaming video initiatives. •Manage vendor relationships, including equipment procurement, vendor onboarding, security review coordination, and service performance. •Review telecom and vendor invoices, contracts, and service-level agreements to identify service improvements and cost-saving opportunities. Qualifications: •5–7 years of experience in a live-to-air television operations environment, such as a Transmission Operations Center or Network Operations Center, with responsibility for audio, video, and data quality and service continuity. •Hands-on expertise operating and configuring transmission facility hardware, including LiveU systems, satellite receivers, antennas, IP/ASI encoders and decoders, and IP and SDI video plant routers. •Strong knowledge of operational technology within a 24/7 television or broadcast facility. •Effective presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain project plans, budgets, procedures, risks, and technical recommendations to a range of stakeholders. •Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as other collaborative platforms. •A highly organized and detail-oriented approach, with strong follow-through and a solutions-focused mindset for troubleshooting and workflow improvement. •Trust: You take ownership of commitments, make sound decisions, and support reliable operations. •Teamwork: You build productive partnerships across Engineering, Production, Distribution, and vendor teams. •Transparency: You communicate status, risks, costs, and recommendations clearly and directly. •Agility: You adapt effectively to evolving broadcast, streaming, and operational technology needs. Compensation: •$80,000 - $100,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!