# Seasonal Part-Time V1/Shading Operator at The National Football League

- Company: The National Football League
- Location: Inglewood, California, United States
- Places: Inglewood, United States
- Posted: 2026-06-26
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/nflcareers/jobs/5281443008
- Page: https://ye.saranatour.dev/jobs/seasonal-part-time-v1-shading-operator-the-national-football-league-kn70dvtyg703n27b2h3w8dxrr98hcrvn

## The posting

Seasonal Part-Time V1/Shading Operator
The National Football League · Inglewood, California, United States

NFL Media Technical Operations is seeking a part-time Video Operator to lead in-studio and remote camera shading for live and pre-recorded news and sports productions across all platforms. This role is responsible for ensuring consistent, high-quality visual output across all camera feeds by managing real-time shading, color correction, and signal integrity.

The Video Operator serves as a critical technical resource within the control room and engineering ecosystem, partnering with Technical Directors, Engineering, and production teams to deliver a seamless, broadcast-ready product in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

**Responsibilities**

- Perform real-time shading of multiple camera sources during live and recorded productions, ensuring consistent color, exposure, and visual quality
- Configure and manage camera shading systems, including Sony broadcast camera chains, CCUs, and RCPs
- Adjust iris, gamma, black levels, and color balance across multiple camera feeds to maintain a cohesive on-air look
- Color correct inbound video feeds using Selenio Network Processor Manager to ensure broadcast quality and consistency
- Manage video signal routing for shading and production workflows using Imagine Magellan Control systems
- Monitor and troubleshoot video signals using waveform monitors, vectorscopes, and diagnostic tools to maintain broadcast standards
- Collaborate with Technical Directors, Engineering, and production staff to support the creative and technical execution of productions
- Support setup, calibration, and testing of cameras, shading systems, and video infrastructure for studio and remote productions
- Adjust shading dynamically based on changing lighting conditions, production requirements, or environmental factors
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, adapting quickly to real-time production changes and technical challenges
- Support advanced production environments, including robotic camera systems (Panasonic, Telemetrics), Ultimatte systems, and OLED display integrations

**Required Qualifications**

- 5–10+ years of experience in camera shading or broadcast video operations in studio and/or remote production environments
- Extensive experience with Sony broadcast camera systems, including studio and ENG configurations
- Experience shading, color correcting, and routing video using frame synchronizers and production systems (e.g., Imagine, Cobalt)
- Strong understanding of broadcast video formats, including 1080p, 1080i, and 720p
- Working knowledge of SMPTE 2110 or IP-based video workflows

**Preferred Experience**

- Experience working in live sports or fast-paced broadcast production environments
- Experience with automated and robotic camera systems (Panasonic, Telemetrics)
- Familiarity with Ultimatte compositing systems and virtual production workflows
- Experience working with OLED walls and large-format display environments
- Knowledge of HDR and emerging broadcast technologies

**Other Key Attributes / Characteristics**

- Exceptional attention to detail with a strong eye for color accuracy and visual consistency
- Ability to remain calm and make precise technical adjustments under pressure in live broadcast environments
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across control room, engineering, and production teams
- Highly org