NFL Media is seeking a highly motivated Viz Operator to execute real-time graphics playout for live and pre-recorded programming. This role is responsible for ensuring all on-air graphic elements are delivered accurately, seamlessly, and at the highest quality standards in a fast-paced, high-pressure broadcast environment.
The Viz Operator will work closely with production, technical operations, and editorial teams to support the execution of dynamic live shows, translating rundowns into precise on-air graphics while adapting quickly to changing content and breaking situations.
Responsibilities
- Execute real-time graphics playout using Viz Trio during live and pre-recorded broadcasts, ensuring accuracy and timing of all on-air elements
- Operate and manage multiple graphics engine outputs
- Ability to prep and operate graphics without the need of a BA or PA
- Interpret and execute graphics needs based on live and taped broadcast rundowns (e.g., ENPS or iNews)
- Collaborate with producers, directors, and technical staff to align on graphic content, timing, and execution
- Troubleshoot graphics and playout issues in real time, in coordination with production and technical teams
- Maintain full awareness of broadcast flow, adjusting graphics execution to support evolving editorial priorities
- Ensure quality control of all graphics elements, verifying accuracy, formatting, and readiness prior to air
- Support transmission and technical operations teams during non-show hours as needed
- Operate effectively in high-pressure live environments, adapting quickly to changes, late updates, and breaking content
Required Qualifications
- 5–10+ years of graphics playout experience in a live control room environment
- Working knowledge of Viz Trio with demonstrated experience executing graphics in live production
- Familiarity with broadcast workflows, including rundowns, playout timing, and control room coordination
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in live sports or fast-paced broadcast environments
- Familiarity with HD quality control equipment and broadcast signal workflows
- Experience with newsroom and rundown systems such as ENPS or iNews
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Exceptional composure and accuracy in high-pressure, live broadcast environments
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to on-air quality and precision
- Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across control room and production teams
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond quickly to changing production needs
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot audio/video and playout issues
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
- On-call position working less than 29 hours per week based on production needs
- Must be available for early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, and remote production support as required
- Seasonal employment up to 7 months
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
