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Responsibilities
Job Description
- Facilitate remote (@Home) productions between a Stamford-based Control Room and at remote truck on-site for multiple events across the country, working with both Stamford-based and remote Engineering and Operations staff.
- Keep up to date with all relevant production technologies and be prepared to make recommendations for improving workflows.
- Provide front line engineering and technical support across five (5) studios and nine (9) control rooms.
- Perform system level troubleshooting of technical facilities, including, but not limited to, control rooms, studio equipment, audio equipment, and computer systems associated with those areas
- Perform preventative maintenance on studio & control room equipment
- Assist Studio Operations with control room and studio technical setup.
- Interface with production and operations teams to implement technical solutions to meet production initiatives
- Perform equipment and systems software installation and updates.
- Repair/troubleshoot equipment to module level utilizing industry standard test equipment
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of recent experience in remote/mobile unit operations/engineering
- 5+ years of total experience in a television broadcast environment or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- Experience with robotic camera systems
- College degree in engineering or related field, and/or equivalent experience.
- Extensive Knowledge of Microsoft Windows platforms.
- Proficient with broadcast production systems and software including Audio Consoles, Intercom Systems, Video Switchers, Wireless audio, server-based playout, and communications systems.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networks and other PC networking technologies.
- Understanding of digital TV (HDSDI) as well as core technical/plant facilities.
- Proficient in software-driven broadcast video equipment.
- Ability to read and understand system signal flow diagrams for television control room and studio facilities.
- In-depth understanding of wireless audio and communication technologies
- Position requires excellent interpersonal skills. The position requires a cool, levelheaded individual who works well under the pressures of “live” television
- Hands-on, problem-solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems.
- Understanding of the urgent needs of the on-air Sports environment; ability to stay focused and productive in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing assignments.
- Ability to support a 24×7 production environment.
- Strong customer focus
- Must be a self-starter who is able to meet deadlines.
- The ability to work alone and in a team environment with fellow engineers, Operations, IT and other departments.
- Willingness to travel
- Excellent written and verbal communication as well as diplomacy skills
Desired Characteristics
- Ability and willingness to learn new production technologies.
- Specific experience with Sony cameras and switchers, EVS Servers, Evertz Routing and Modular boards, RTS Intercom, Calrec Audio Consoles including the RP-1, 2110 multicast video, Evertz Magnum, Grass Valley Orbit, and Tektronix and Leader test and measurement systems
- System Design, AutoCad, Project Management Experience
- Television production and workflow experience
- Knowledge of computer server installation and maintenance.
Additional Requirements
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
- Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT, and travel when required
- Willingness to work extended shifts on short notice to cover live sports productions and system maintenance
- Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
- In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.
- Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
- Must be able to lift equipment packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
- It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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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