Company Description
SNY is an Emmy Award winning regional sports content creator with both linear television and digital platform distribution. SNY provides unparalleled and exclusive coverage of the New York Mets, New York Jets, UConn Women’s Basketball and all things New York sports. As New York’s leader in local sports coverage, SNY delivers the most comprehensive access to all the Tri-State area’s professional and collegiate sports teams through exclusive live games, nightly sports programs, and original entertainment. The linear network serves approximately seven million homes throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and nationally through select providers. SNY also distributes up-to-the-minute New York sports news and exclusive series digitally at SNY.tv, and through its social channels on You Tube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Job Description
The Director/Operator position is a project-based role for a partnership between SNY and an outside client. These partnerships will create very short digital segments throughout the day. The successful applicant will be responsible for the entire breadth of operational elements for these segments. Using Ross Overdrive automation, you will be responsible for directing, while also performing each of the crew functions. These would include coding audio for automation, studio set-up, lighting, camera operation and shading, & preparing mics. This applicant must always exhibit professionalism, a strong work ethic, and a ‘can do’ positive attitude.
Job Duties
- Using Ross Overdrive automation, the Director/Operator will code the rundown, operate the automation, and call the show.
- Must be able to target, operate and shade robotic cameras, initiate lighting cues at various positions across different sets. Set-up, test and implement wireless mics and IFBs.
- This position will may also be utilized for SNY’s linear studio programming providing back-up coding, countdowns, and other assistance to the primary Director during live shows
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
- Experience with Ross Overdrive or other automation systems is a significant plus.
- Ability to prioritize instantly, plan for contingencies, & manage all elements of a production.
- Prior experience with Robotic cameras, broadcast audio consoles, lighting systems, RF mics/IFBs and Viz RT graphics strongly desired.
- Candidates should have experience working in a state-of-the-art, fast paced, live control room environment.
Required Characteristics
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environment.
- Thorough knowledge of studio and control room operations.
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills required.
- Must be a collaborative team player who works well with others.
- Available to work flexible, non-traditional hours including late nights, weekends and holidays.
Additional Job Requirements
- Interested and qualified candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be willing to work in New York, NY
- Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
Daily rate range: $500 – $550
Additional Information
NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
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