Transmission Engineer I

The Walt Disney Company

Confirmed live yesterday High trust
Closes in 7 days Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
CANY
Salary
$74,300–$99,500 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
6 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 19, 2026 (soon)

Market check

Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $87k
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This role pays less than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $126,437–$197,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $87k versus about $162k for comparable roles.

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About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 124 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,700–$199,400 across 124 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Transmission Engineer I

The Transmission Engineer I joins the Streaming Disney Entertainment & ESPN Transmission team to support 24/7 monitoring and operational sustainment for linear and event streaming products, including HULU, ESPN+, and Disney+. This role involves overseeing and analyzing audio and video transmissions across multiple data centers within an IP-based transmission ecosystem. Key responsibilities include routing and monitoring multiple A/V feeds, remotely configuring hardware for live events, and performing quality control on acquisition signals to ensure they meet strict standards. The position requires technical knowledge of signal flows, satellite, fiber, and IP-based transport protocols such as HLS, RTMP, SRT, unicast, and multicast. Candidates must troubleshoot daily operational problems, execute standard operating procedures, and provide technical support for live feed acquisition and distribution across various media platforms.

What you'll do

  • Monitor and route multiple audio and video feeds to and from company facilities.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues quickly within a live production environment.
  • Perform quality control on acquisition signals to ensure they meet strict standards.
  • Remotely configure hardware for live events and linear acquisition and distribution.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve specific daily operational problems for streaming products.
  • Execute standard operating procedures for assigned transmission areas of responsibility.
  • Provide technical support to internal departments and external partners for live feed needs.
  • Support 24/7 monitoring and operational sustainment for linear and event streaming products.

What we're looking for

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Understanding of signal flows, measurements, and procedures.
  • Basic understanding of Satellite, fiber, and IP based transport (HLS, RTMP, SRT, unicast, multicast, etc.).
  • Understanding of digital distribution equipment for broadcast transmission.
  • Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Modestly experienced technical contributor with good communication skills working in a 24/7 technical environment.
  • Prior Broadcasting experience, military experience within related fields, or similar transferrable experience (preferred).
  • Ability to work a 24/7 schedule in a fast-paced Technical Operations Center.

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