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Remote Video Operator

Job ID 10152964 Location Connecticut, United States / Remote, United States Business ESPN Date posted Jul. 02, 2026 This role is considered remote, which means the employee will work remotely on an ongoing basis and will not have an assigned workspace at a Company designated location.
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Job Summary:

The Video Operator is responsible for supporting the engineering needs of our remote broadcast and will paint and shade cameras, plus monitor, troubleshoot and maintain the technical operations of our remote events. Provides technical engineering in the planning, design and implementation of a wide variety of events.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for adjusting video levels, black/white balance, and color balance between all cameras.
  • Patches and routes video, works with video team/staff to place monitors for talent and the show.
  • Ability to troubleshoot any video problem including camera, cabling, lens, etc. issues/concerns
  • Manage and organize remote compound video, fiber cable and source list.
  • Organize, plan and develop workflows with support of Operations and Production partners.
  • Introduction to some system design and building and on-site integration and set up to include video path, fiber linked systems, digital video compression and transmission standards, PC networking, Master Control facilities and hub, and network storage systems. This will include broadcast trucks, fly packs and fiber kits.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years practical remote production operations experience at network level in a Video role.
  • Proficient knowledge of the functions of operations of live production equipment.
  • Proficient in reading and operating a waveform/vectorscope (formats – SDI and IP, HD, UHD, and HDR).
  • Manage overall camera look and shading needs.
  • Monitor and adjust signals and monitors as needed.
  • Set up, operate and knock down video equipment on site as needed.
  • Problem solving and troubleshooting using technical acumen and strong communication tools to best convey issues and resolutions.
  • Schedule flexibility must be available to travel and work weekends and holidays as schedule and show needs require. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of broadcast equipment and remote production show needs. 
  • Knowledge of fiber optic systems and cabling.

Required Education:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent 

Preferred Education

  • Bachelor's Degree 

Additional Information: (i.e. physical requirements, holiday, nights, weekend shifts, etc.)

Position requires ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. 


The pay rate for this remote role is $70 to $90 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About ESPN:

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.

ESPN Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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