Distribution Operations is an organization within Versant Media providing technical and operational services across the complete Versant content management, fulfillment and distribution ecosystem. We ensure that each of our networks, shows and unique content are reliably delivered to every screen around the world 24/7/365. We manage a best-in-class operation, leading the industry with our scalable, reliable operation.

The Technical Operations’ team in Englewood Cliffs, NJ manages playout and monitoring for Versant’s Cable Sports, News, Entertainment and International channels. The Operations Supervisors are true subject matter experts in a dynamic broadcast environment. Operations Supervisors drive 99.999% on-air reliability for all channels and work as a team to get compelling content to viewing platforms across the world.

Job Duties

• Supervise a shift of on-air cable operations for Versant networks (including all distribution channels) and streaming events.
• Monitor and maintain satellite, fiber, and terrestrial distribution, and cloud-based streams
• Ensure the reliability of on-air schedules in a fast-paced environment, and work to maintain 99.999% on-air availability and reliability for all channels
• Manage daily maintenance events in the NOC
• Ensure proper scheduling and supervise a shift of technical operators in live and taped events across Sports, News, & Entertainment channels.
• Facilitate day-of-air issue resolution between all Versant departments (including Sales Ops, Engineering, Programming, On-Air Scheduling and Promotions)
• Act as the point of contact to brand leaders to coordinate daily schedules and broadcast execution
• Lead operational triaging and documentation for issues affecting the on-air operation
• Develop and distribute detailed scheduling plans and transmission information for live events
• Maintain and assist in the creation of new SOPs and Guidelines
• Perform live event transmission tasks including video ipath routing, satellite tunings, fax-through and fiber bookings
• Lead the execution of live events on all Sports, News, and Entertainment networks such as Olympics, E! Red Carpets, WWE Smackdown, Golf, and Premiere League soccer
• Manage the execution and decision-making for all live events, including in-event issue resolution and off-air adjustments, including, but not limited to schedule slides, join in progress and leave in progress.
• Serve as decision-maker for the execution of all contingency situations for live events
• Serve as the point of contact for same-day Record/Turnarounds process to ensure reliable records and playbacks
• Assist with project management related to operational improvements
• Continue to exceed expectations in on-air reliability and customer service for all NOC clientele