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Knightscope, Inc

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$185K - $250K/yr

... digital twin visualization layer. This role is the bridge between backend services and the operator ... WebRTC, RTSP, HLS, MP4 playback, and media storage/retrieval via AWS S3 and equivalent cloud ...

Bloomberg

Streaming Transmissions Operator

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20.75 - $25/hr

This is an exciting opportunity to ensure Bloomberg's digital, OTT, and broadcast experiences are ... Ensure commercial, playback, and live content are transmitted consistently with no disruptions.

IMG

Freelance APC Director

Stamford, CT · On-site

... digital production for MLS on Apple TV, providing technical proficiency and live show support ... Experience leading a control room of graphics operators, EVS/playback operators, and camera ...

IMG

Freelance APC Director

Stamford, CT

... digital production for MLS on Apple TV, providing technical proficiency and live show support ... Experience leading a control room of graphics operators, EVS/playback operators, and camera ...

AEG

Freelance APC Director

Stamford, CT · On-site

... digital production for MLS on Apple TV, providing technical proficiency and live show support ... Experience leading a control room of graphics operators, EVS/playback operators, and camera ...

Heirloom Cloud

Digitizing Specialist III

Charleston, SC · On-site

$10/hr

... secure digital formats for future generations. Digitizing Specialists play a critical role in ... Operate legacy and modern playback equipment to achieve the highest-quality capture possible

Heirloom

Digitizing Specialist III

Charleston, SC · On-site

$10/hr

... secure digital formats for future generations. Digitizing Specialists play a critical role in ... Operate legacy and modern playback equipment to achieve the highest-quality capture possible

Paramount

Sr Live Event Technology Engineer

Manhattan, NY

$115K - $157K/yr

Working alongside Live Event Operators, Engineering, Product, CDN providers, cloud vendors, and ... Player playback * Deep understanding of HLS, DASH, CMAF/fMP4, MPEG-TS, SCTE-35, timed metadata, and ...

Paramount

Sr Live Event Technology Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$115K - $157K/yr

Working alongside Live Event Operators, Engineering, Product, CDN providers, cloud vendors, and ... Player playback * Deep understanding of HLS, DASH, CMAF/fMP4, MPEG-TS, SCTE-35, timed metadata, and ...

AEG

Audio Engineer

Wheeling, WV · On-site

Set up, configure, and maintain microphones, wireless systems, intercoms, and audio playback ... Experience operating professional digital mixing consoles (Behringer X32). * Working knowledge of ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for digital playback operator in the United States is $18.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Freelance Jib Operator

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Sterling Entertainment Enterprises, LLC
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$40 - $50/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

About Us

SNY is an Emmy Award–winning regional sports media company delivering content across linear television and digital platforms. SNY provides unmatched, exclusive coverage of the New York Mets, New York Jets, and all things New York sports. As the Tri-State area’s leader in local sports coverage, SNY offers comprehensive access to professional and collegiate teams through exclusive live games, nightly sports shows, and original programming. SNY also delivers real-time New York sports news and exclusive digital series on SNY.tv and across its social channels, including YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram. SNY is available to viewers throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and nationally through select providers.

About the Role:

SNY is seeking a skilled freelance Jib Operator with a passion for sports to join our Studio Operations team. This role works with our technical and news team in our production environment operating the Cammate Jib and handheld cameras. This role requires flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and holidays, from our studio at 4 World Trade Center.

What You’ll Do

  • In coordination with the Director, create and offer visually interesting and varied subject shots.
  • Work with technical and news staff to satisfy production needs for live, taped and automated programming under supervision of the Director and Operations management.
  • Ability to proficiently operate Cammate Jib and hand-held cameras equally as dictated by productions demands.
  • Assist in maintaining the above cameras and rigs in good working order.
  • Willingness and ability to train others as needed for back-up purposes.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Communications) or equivalent work experience required.
  • Two (2) years of experience in live, multi-camera studio production preferred, with related camera operator experience required.
  • Knowledge of Cammate Jib along with Ikegami HD cameras. 
  • Ability to identify and trouble shoot mechanical issues with equipment and set up.
  • Must be able to lift 25+lbs, set / strike studio gear.
  • Proficiency in iNEWS or similar newsroom software system a plus.
  • With proper training, serve as fill-in for all other Tech 1 positions as needed (i.e. Robotic Camera, Teleprompter, Video Playback, Video Shading).
  • You have excellent interpersonal & communication skills and are a collaborative team player who works well with others, in a fast paced, dynamic studio environment.