Media Replay Operator I
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Bristol
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Media Replay Operator I Req ID: 10146933 Job
Description: The Media Replay Operator I within REMI Operations
works on various media platforms including replay, telestration and
all-in-one production systems during live event productions. Work
will be performed in a fast-paced environment for a wide variety of
sports and events relying on non-traditional production approaches.
The Media Replay Operator I is responsible for creating,
organizing, recording, editing, and playing back server-based media
before, during and after productions in conjunction with the Show
Director and Content Production’s requests. They will be expected
to follow all relevant sports, leagues, and key players, as well as
understand and identify rules, infractions, and basic strategy of
each sport. They are expected to understand complex technical
workflows within a fixed facility and interconnectivity with remote
equipment and sites. Responsibilities: Prepares and operates in the
Replay Role during Live Events as a Replay Only position or as a
Packager. Ability to follow the storylines of a game production and
create content with minimal direction to support production needs.
Basic understanding of all professional and collegiate sports
including year-round storylines, key players and games, strategy,
and rules. Ability to recognize and identify key moments, replay
quickly on-air and create content with minimal direction.
Participates in the development of fellow operations staff through
training and workshops. Participation in training programs,
(physical, classroom, virtual, etc.) for self-career development
and/or regarding any relevant equipment and workflow changes within
the operation. Contributes to administrative work on various
platforms (O365, Smartsheet, etc.) Basic ability to troubleshoot
technical broadcast equipment, solve workflow issues and
effectively communicate the issues and resolution needed.
Collaboration across the enterprise to plan the needs of the Event
Operations team for specific productions. Qualifications: Minimum
of 2 years practical TV Production or related experience at the
small to medium broadcast market, digital/streaming platform,
and/or comparable collegiate broadcast level. “On-air” live replay
experience using industry standing equipment. Scheduling
flexibility includes the ability to work nights, weekends, and
holidays. Ability to perform tasks under tight deadlines, work
independently and support simultaneous projects. Ability to provide
excellent customer service. Strong interpersonal communication,
organizational and planning skills. Ability to work as a part of a
dynamic team. Must be willing and able to adapt to a constantly
changing environment. Strong computer knowledge. Preferred
Qualifications: Experience in a live control room or remote event
environment working live sports or non-scripted live programming.
Understanding of the terminology, workflows and equipment
associated with live event productions. Including but not limited
to replay servers, telestration systems, all-in-one production
units, and video router infrastructure. Vendors include but is not
limited to EVS LSM, EVS VIA, Evertz Dreamcatcher, GV LiveTouch,
SimplyLive ViBox, Vizrt products including Viz Libero. Demonstrable
knowledge of Broadcast Production equipment, workflows, and
technology including remote and facility-based productions. Basic
understanding of computer network architecture, Strong
understanding of business productivity and collaboration platforms.
(Slack, O365, Smartsheet, Confluence, or similar platforms).
Ability to interpret and understand complex information while
disseminating it to proper personnel in a clear and concise manner.
Basic understanding of all professional and collegiate sports
including year-round storylines, key players and games, strategy,
and rules. Ability to recognize and identify key moments and replay
quickly on-air to create content with minimal direction. Ability to
provide exceptional customer service to our partners. Bilingual
(written and spoken) – English/Spanish. Required Education: High
School, Vocational School diploma or equivalent Preferred
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Video Production,
Studio Production, Journalism, or related field Additional
Information: Must be able to work nights, holidays, and weekends.
ESPNMedia Job Posting Segment: ESPN Content Operations Job Posting
Primary Business: Studio Operations Primary Job Posting Category:
Media Operations Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State,
Region, Postal Code: Bristol, CT, USA Alternate City, State,
Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-03-30
Keywords: The Walt Disney Company, Meriden , Media Replay Operator I, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Bristol, Connecticut
