AR/VR Technical Producer, Studio and Remote Production

Tennis Channel is redefining the future of live sports broadcasting through cutting-edge technology, immersive storytelling, and next-generation production innovation. As the AR/VR Technical Producer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how millions of fans around the world experience the game, bringing virtual and augmented reality elements to life across live studio and remote productions.

The AR/VR Technical Producer coordinates with production to implement new AR elements for the live broadcast workflow for both studio and live remotes. The AR/VR Technical Producer is an experienced AR specialist who supports live studio and remote productions. This individual programs and maintains the Ross Voyager and Unreal Engine systems, as well as other equipment associated with the AR.  An essential component of the network's programming is the integration of over 2000 hours of live feeds from around the world. A large portion of our live events take place during the early morning or overnight shifts, with a heavy concentration of activity on Fridays through Sundays. 

This role is based in our state-of-the-art office in Santa Monica, CA. Our AR/VR Technical Producer will work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end production of AR/VR and real-time graphics elements for live broadcasts, studio shows, and special events.
• Interface with Senior Production and Creative staff to understand production's technical needs and give technical solutions for the integration of AR/VR elements into Live productions.
• Perform preventive maintenance and/or troubleshooting on a large variety of computer and electronic devices in-house or at remote locations, including but not limited to video equipment and/or audio switching equipment, processing and monitoring equipment, HD cameras, Fiber/ copper encoding, decoding, and streaming equipment.
• Maintain broadcast computer-based equipment, software, hardware, and local area network.
• Trains and mentors, the engineering and production teams on the integration of the equipment used in the AR process and remote production equipment.
• Respond to troubled calls with the computer equipment (sometimes after regular business hours).
• Keep software versions up to date, ensure software license compliance and follow all corporate directives for IT security.
• Demonstrate a consistently high standard of engineering practices, including observing OSHA safety rules, installing new equipment using CAD drawings and elevations, intuitive cable management and labeling, submitting updates to engineering documentation, and creating user SOPs.
• Assist and advise in planning of future equipment purchases and installation, required by production, and provides budgetary recommendations.
• Maintain flexible hours during live remotes throughout the year. 
• May be required to travel to different remote locations throughout the year to support our remote productions.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of Live Studio and Remote AR/VR Production
• Proficiency with camera tracking systems like N-CAM and STYPE
• Knowledge and proficiency in Unreal Engine software, with the ability to insert created elements from production and insert
• Ability to scan, measure, create, and insert actors into Unreal Engine environments
• Demonstrates a modern, forward-thinking skill set, strong collaboration mindset, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Dedication to high-quality production and modern broadcast technology standards
• Deep knowledge of live studio and remote workflows relating to live broadcasts, including signal delivery systems
• Experience designing and installing remote production facilities

Tennis Channel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About PickleballTV 

Pickleballtv (PBTV) is the 24-hour television home of America's fastest growing sport. With coverage of tournaments throughout the year, the network offers 1,000+ hours of live matches from the game's top professionals and biggest stars. PBTV also provides viewers with first-class instruction, exclusive lifestyle programming and studio news content and more. 

About Tennis Channel
Tennis Channel is the media home to two twenty-four-hour television networks, a subscription streaming service, online magazine and podcasts dedicated to the sport and its unique lifestyle. The tennis-media hub is home to every aspect of the wide-ranging, worldwide tennis community. Tennis Channel is carried nationwide by every one of the top ten pay-TV service providers.

About Sinclair
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at 

About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $155,000 to $175,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

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