Realtime Augmented Reality Operator

CBS Sports

CBS Sports is looking for a highly skilled and adaptable Realtime Augmented Reality Operator to join our graphics and production team. This role will be responsible for operating and supporting real-time AR graphics and virtual environments across live sports broadcasts.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, creative problem-solver who understands the demands of live television and can confidently operate in a fast-paced control-room environment. They should be well-versed in Pixotope, ERIZOS and Unreal Engine, with a strong understanding of camera tracking, real-time rendering, and the integration of AR graphics into live broadcasts.

Responsibilities

• Operate real-time augmented reality graphics during live CBS Sports broadcasts.
• Build, prepare, test, and execute AR scenes and graphics using Pixotope, ERIZOS, and Unreal Engine.
• Work closely with producers, directors, graphics producers, camera operators, and technical teams to execute real-time graphics during live games.
• Understand the creative and editorial intent of a broadcast and translate it into effective AR executions.
• Monitor and manage real-time graphics systems throughout live productions, troubleshooting issues quickly and calmly when they arise.
• Understand camera tracking systems, including the relationship between camera movement, tracking data, virtual environments, and AR graphics.
• Call up and execute graphics based on cues from producers and directors during live game coverage.
• Help ensure graphics are accurately timed, positioned, scaled, and integrated with the live camera environment.
• Collaborate with the graphics team to test and refine AR looks, animations, and workflows prior to live broadcasts.
• Assist with system setup, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting before and during productions.
• Work with technical teams and vendors to identify and resolve issues with real-time systems and workflows.
• Participate in rehearsals, technical run-throughs, and production meetings.
• Be prepared to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and extended hours as required by the live sports schedule.
• Travel as needed for CBS Sports productions and events.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience operating real-time AR, virtual graphics, or broadcast graphics systems in a live production environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Pixotope and ERIZOS
• Solid knowledge of Unreal Engine and real-time rendering workflows.
• Strong understanding of Live virtual productions withing live sports.
• Experience working in a live sports or live broadcast environment.
• Ability to quickly understand and execute producer/director cues during live programming.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly under live-production pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with producers, directors, designers, engineers, and other technical teams.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and adaptable when working under tight deadlines and during high-pressure live events.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to broadcast-quality execution.
• Willingness and ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including weekends, nights, holidays, and extended hours.