Cloud Production Engineer, Sports (Contractor)

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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

About the Role

We are seeking contract professionals to support live broadcast and media operations across both cloud-based and on-premise environments.

This role will be based in the Stamford, CT office and work alongside engineering and operations teams to support real-time broadcast workflows, monitor system health, and assist in troubleshooting and system setup. Structured training will be provided, but this role requires initiative and the ability to quickly build confidence in fast-paced, live environments. The ideal candidate brings a base of broadcast knowledge, fluency in cloud workflows, and the ability to learn and adapt as our platforms Evolve.

 

The ideal candidate for this role appreciates the discipline and precision of traditional broadcast, while embracing the agility and innovation of modern streaming; someone who sees both worlds not as separate, but as converging.

 

Key Responsibilities

● Support live broadcast operations across control rooms, cloud systems, and distribution

platforms

● Monitor signal flow, stream health, and system performance during live events

● Assist with setup, configuration, testing, and validation of broadcast and media systems

● Troubleshoot issues in real time and escalate clearly and efficiently

● Follow established operational procedures while adapting to new tools and workflows

● Collaborate with engineering, production, and operations teams to support live event

execution

● Contribute to documentation, process improvement, and knowledge sharing

● Perform system updates, maintenance, and testing to ensure platform stability and

Readiness

 

Qualifications (Must-Have)

● 5+ years of hands-on experience in broadcast, media operations, or live streaming

environments, with a genuine passion for the space

● Familiarity with signal flow concepts (video, audio, or IP-based workflows)

● Strong attention to detail and ability to follow technical processes

● Ability to learn new systems and tools quickly

● Comfortable working in time-sensitive, live-event environments

● Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

 

Preferred Experience

● Experience with Live Linear Playout System (AMPP, Amagi, Imagine…etc.)

● Experience with SRT-based signal routing and distribution platforms (Netinsight, Techex,

Haivision Gateway or similar

● Familiarity with closed captioning workflows in broadcast environments, including

CEA-608/708 standards and AI-driven captioning services (EEG, AWS Transcribe,

Verbit, or similar)

● Basic experience with Linux or command-line tools

● Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, IAM, networking basics); familiarity with AWS

Media Services a strong plus

● Experience with OTT/streaming quality monitoring platforms (TagVS, Conviva, NPAW,

or similar)

Training & Development

● Structured onboarding with hands-on system training

● Direct mentorship from engineering and operations staff

● Exposure to modern cloud-based and IP-based broadcast workflows

● Opportunity to take on increased responsibility as proficiency grows

Success in this Role Looks Like

● Building confidence and reliability in live broadcast environments

● Demonstrating strong situational awareness during live event support

● Identifying, troubleshooting, and escalating issues effectively

● Growing from task-based support into more independent operational ownership

● Contrib