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The Studio at Situation Group crafts award-winning work for the world’s leading entertainment, education and mission-driven brands. The Studio is seeking a Media Resource Manager to oversee all workflow scheduling in relation to the execution of approved media plans. The role reports to the Executive Director of Studio Operations and is responsible for managing materials and resources. The selected candidate should demonstrate an awareness of detail, a friendly disposition, as well as functional and technical skills.

What You’ll Do

Hands-On (100% of responsibilities):

• Schedule and prioritize a high volume of media requests across multiple clients, ranging from live entertainment to education and cause clients.
• Manage the flow of materials or resources through work management software such as Monday.com to ensure proper load assignments and on-time delivery
• Prepare weekly reports for Media Team and management on resource availability and task assignments for the next 3 weeks.
• Establish effective communication with other departments to ensure that projects are completed in a timely and effective manner
• Manage long-term planning schedule with the Media leadership team to identify resource requirements on accounts and identify potential gaps well in advance.
• Troubleshoot procedures and workflows to ensure deadlines are met; make recommendations to increase our current systems and workflow effectiveness.
• Partner with Client Services on quarterly forecasting.

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan, and we are currently working in-office three days per week.

Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Daily management of media resources ensuring they are clear on next steps.
• Confirm that work is progressing on schedule.
• Assign projects and tasks to appropriate media buyers.
• Keep track of changes, progress, and issues in order to adjust timeline details as necessary.
• Troubleshoot problems to make sure a campaign buildout or creative swap remains on schedule

Requirements

• Proficiency and experience with Monday.com or similar cloud-based work management software
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent time management
• Outgoing, charismatic, and positive attitude
• Calm under pressure
• 3+ years of project management or resource management experience
• This is a deadline-driven business serving multiple clients and projects at once
• Good interpersonal communication skills (assertive and consensus building)

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Salary range – $80,000 – $100,000 per year
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

The Studio at Situation Group crafts award-winning work for leading entertainment, education and mission-driven brands—Madison Square Garden, WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, Columbia University, Harvard Online, and No Kid Hungry.

The Studio is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.

Studio at Situation Group

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

The Producer will be responsible for developing and producing news packages needed for different newscasts.

Job Duties

• Research, write and produce strong editorial copy and packages with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Produce live segments, including writing sharp questions and identifying the most robust possible elements when booking guests
• Pitch the most relevant, timely, and compelling ideas for day-of and future segments
• Quality checks all video content and keeps Executive Producer and Line Producer up to date with daily news development of assigned stories
• Secure elements such as sound bites and video to support segments and packages
• Generate original guest ideas daily, tapping into a broad array of sources for ideas
• Support correspondents with interviews, coordination, and script revision as well as supervise the editing
• Field producer on locations when needed
• Work with the local NBC Production Support team when additional technical support is needed such as extra audio personnel and gear
• Be responsible for finding locations for live shots, preparing permits, location releases, and needed Insurance paperwork for those locations
• Will work directly with other teams in all aspects including when large show remotes happen throughout the year
• Works under the direct supervision of the Executive Producer and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor
• Salary only, not eligible for bonus or LTI. This position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
• Salary range: $95,000- $100,000

Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in 1V broadcast production with a focus on News and Special Programming
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing workflows and working with other teams
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or a related field
• Proficient written and verbal communication in English and Spanish

Desired Characteristics

• Proven solid writing skills and editorial judgment.
• Graphically creative
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of the Hispanic market in the United States
• Exhibits knowledge of current events, politics, and pop culture.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, dead-line-driven environment
• Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
• Demonstrated self-starter
• Multi-task and juggle producing multiple stories for regular and breaking-news programming

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Willingness to travel with short notice and on weekends
• Willingness to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment
• Must be willing to work in the greater Los Angeles area
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

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.
NBCUniversal

Company Profile

Mob Entertainment is a startup multimedia studio that is best known for our hit indie horror game “Poppy Playtime.” Poppy Playtime is one of hottest new properties in gaming, and our team is naturally expanding as our ambition expands. To give a taste of our brand’s popularity, Poppy Playtime was the #2 most searched term on YouTube in the last 12 months in the U.S. (only behind a recent Disney film), and Poppy Playtime has over 5 billion views on TikTok.

The Post Production Generalist’s primary focus is to push the video into completion. Moving animation and assets through the Final Layout, Lighting, Rendering, Compositing and Final Editing stages in order to finalize the ideas of the projects director. They will also assist in developing the post production pipeline as well solving technical issues that may arise.

Location: In-Office; 720 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63101

Salary: $48,000-$60,000

Responsibilities:

• Final Layout and Lighting, includes animation/camera fixes, bringing in final props/assets or vfx, final checks of all models and materials, character lighting for each shot, adding post effects and DOF camera settings, etc.
• Learn and use the rendering pipeline.
• Composite/Color Grade all footage in After Effects.
• Final Editing in Premiere Pro, includes bringing in and editing all animation sequences, making final audio adjustments.
• Rendering final video and uploading to Youtube Analyzing channel analytics in order to communicate an understanding of future best practices.
• Meet all milestones and weekly deadlines according to the company timeline.
• Take direction and effectively communicate with a team.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro
• Knowledge of and/all of the following:

1. Key Principles of Animation
2. Key Principles of Lighting
3. Youtube’s Algorithm and How to create content tailored to succeed on the platform Modeling and Texturing
4. Rigging Maxon Redshift

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• SEP-IRA
• 14 days of PTO / yr
• 1 remote workday / wk

Mob Entertainment

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Entertainment Production Design is responsible for the design, execution, and workflow of all environmental design, costume design, props/set dressing, and placemaking elements for new and reoccurring projects from concept through completion. Direct leadership of the Production/Costume Design, Props, and Placemaking teams. Oversees hiring and work assignments, in addition to continued development and management of staff.

• Cultivate and lead a culture that promotes a professional, collaborative, inspiring, fun and teamwork-driven work setting for all Team Members.
• Assign projects and duties to direct reports and communicate ongoing expectations.
• In collaboration with other area leaders, manage the design calendars, schedules and deadlines to make sure design teams hit all requirements.
• Leads conversation with IP holders as needed on proper usage of brand, adhering to all style guides and specific IP requests.
• Presents designs to project team and Senior Management to communicate vision and implementation of elements.
• Monitors construction progress, assisting in identifying and resolving any unexpected conditions and/or discrepancies between the construction, drawings, and design intent.
• Continually performs quality checks for ongoing creative maintenance of elements.
• Manages project team support staff, artists, and vendors in all phases of production.
• Understanding of construction materials, paint call outs and finishing details
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, with confidence to multi-task and delegate as required.
• Ability to drive results of teams through strong leadership and development skills.
• Ability to identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges, and to maintain a consistent focus on priorities with persistent follow-through.
• Confidence to communicate across all lines of business, with all levels of management.
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity and constant change, working in fast-paced environments with accelerated production schedules.
• A strong passion to drive high quality results, both end product as well as process.
• Oversee and manage both the labor and non-labor budgets for your areas, including creation of IOP and Capital Expenditures projects. Assist with the development of operating budgets and adjust operations as necessary to control budgets, including weekly work schedules. Oversee reconciliation of budgets and identify any issues, reporting them back to the Sr. Director. Responsible for order/purchase approvals, tracking and reconciliation. Partner with and support multiple areas, venues and client groups with regards to budgetary issues.
• Accountable for ensuring that all administrative duties of your areas, venues and/or divisions of the business are properly completed in a timely manner. This includes, but is not limited to, scheduling, ETR, payroll/timekeeper issues, budgetary functions and employee discipline.
• Oversee and maintain department staffing levels and hire new team members as needed.
• Accountable for the overall labor and non-labor budgets and report to Sr. Director.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other Park department leaders and stakeholders.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health and Safety responsibilities by following established USH policy, procedures, training, and employee involvement activities. Includes completion of I&I, housekeeping and/or other safety follow-up documentation as required for department.
• Ensure that collective bargaining agreements are upheld by partnering with Human Resources and Labor Relations in providing input, addressing issues and maintaining positive union relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $95 – $105,000

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in theatrical and/or themed entertainment design and production.
• Minimum 7 years’ in leadership role, with direct management of staff.
• Solid hand and computer drawing/drafting skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp and AutoCAD.
• Experience with in-field art direction, fabrication, and installations
• Extensive background in managing design of projects from concept to completion.
• Solid understanding of live entertainment production in a theme park environment.
• Must be available to work on weekends, holidays and nights as required
• Ability to read, interpret and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and answer questions in one-on-one and group settings.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently under pressure; proactive thinker/self-starter.
• Proven experience in managing Teams, giving productive feedback and creating an engaging Team culture.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

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.
NBCUniversal

Company Description

CNBC is the recognized world leader in business news and provides real-time financial market coverage and business information to over 400 million homes worldwide. CNBC at night features a mix of new reality programming, CNBC’s highly successful series produced exclusively for CNBC and a number of distinctive in-house documentaries. CNBC also delivers content across a variety of digital platforms such as: CNBC.com; CNBC PRO, a premium service that provides in-depth access to Wall Street; a suite of CNBC mobile apps for iOS and Android devices; Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Siri voice interfaces; and streaming services including Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Samsung Smart TVs. CNBC is a division of NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast Corporation.

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

Production Associate, On-Air Promotions

CNBC Creative Services is seeking a highly-motivated Production Associate to assist in the fast-paced world of on-air-promotions. Your primary role will be to support the prime-time writer producers, but you will also be producing promos for shows like Mad Money and Shark Tank. You bring both ideas and enthusiasm to the table. You welcome a challenge and you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. You can juggle multiple assignments with quick turnaround and you’re not someone who is easily flustered.

We encourage a culture of collaboration where we all share a common goal – to make great content. If you are a team player and love crafting cool creative, we’d love to have you!

Please include a link to your reel when applying.

Responsibilities Include

• Assist Writer/Producers as needed
• Supervising tagging and VO sessions and deliver promos for air
• Screen and log show content
• Assist on production shoots
• Coordinate receipt/ingest of video assets and sharing with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage library of promo/video marketing assets of CNBC shows
• Producing content for on-air and digital platforms
• Supervising editing sessions and working with graphics team

What We’ll Offer

At CNBC Headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, you’ll have access to great perks and amenities: 

• Sweat it out – Free onsite fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, basketball court and running course, plus daily group classes 
• Eat up – Gourmet cafeteria with daily specials plus soup and salad bars 
• Unwind – Massage therapy, ping pong tables, foosball 
• Extras – Dry cleaning, shoe shining and sneak peeks  

Don’t have a car? No problem! We offer free shuttle transportation to and from multiple locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken and Jersey City   

When you join the NBCUniversal family, you’ll get…

We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Detail oriented and organized
• Creative problem solver with innovative solutions to work challenges
• Able to meet deadlines without exception
• Good communicator
• Self-sufficient and able to work independently
• Adobe Premiere editing a plus

Additional Requirements

• 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.

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.
NBCUniversal

Description

ABOUT MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT:

Moonbug is a next generation entertainment company that has cemented itself in the children’s media space. Would you like to be part of the next frontier of inspiring and engaging stories to kids around the world?

Founded in 2018, with primary offices in London and Los Angeles, Moonbug creates, produces and publishes thousands of minutes of video and audio content every month with the goal of teaching compassion, empathy and resilience. We are a fast-paced global company, and have already grown to become the largest kids’ entertainment company on digital platforms in the world. Some of our existing titles include global sensations CoComelon, Blippi, Little Baby Bum, Morphle, Supa Strikas, ARPO and many more which are available in 32 languages and can be viewed on more than 100 platforms globally.

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. Candle is run by leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.

This role will report full-time ON-SITE at our West Hollywood Office.

The Role:

Moonbug Entertainment is looking for a full-time experienced development producer to join the growing production team in Los Angeles. This position will play a significant role in further growing the global success seen across all our brands, in particular Cocomelon and Blippi.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of CGI animation and have the ability to oversee and coordinate multiple bids as well as identify new studios to work alongside. Working in the fast paced and rapidly expanding environment of Moonbug they will bring an outstanding commercial awareness as well as expert consultancy skills. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and be proficient at handling budgets, scheduling, resourcing and planning.

Reporting into the VP, Head of Production based in London, the candidate will also work closely with the creative team in order to interpret the creative brief whilst producing budget and schedule. You will be expected to liaise with the commercial team and help prepare them for their conversations with external commissioners, platforms and funding bodies. This will involve interpreting the creative pitch, creating a budget and schedule for the project, liaising with animation / production houses to ensure the information is accurate and presenting to other departments within the company.

We work with studios from all over the world and collaborate with our team in London, so flexibility and openness to coordinate with different time zones is a must.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience within animation and content production
• Budgeting and scheduling experience is essential
• Must have experience in both short form, long form and series
• Live action production experience is not essential, but would be highly beneficial
• Podcast and other content format experience is also desirable
• Excellent client-facing ability
• A problem solver and able to foresee issues and plan accordingly
• Extremely organized, motivated, adaptable, diverse skillset, and personable.
• Highly collaborative, resourceful, curious with great calm and a good sense of humour

Salary Range: $100-110K

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Wellness Resources
• Others

Moonbug Entertainment

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

The Production Engineer I is responsible for the smooth operation of daily tasks and troubleshooting. This individual will be responsible for day to day activity in the Postproduction, graphic and studio areas. The position is responsible for experienced level troubleshooting and support as well as participating in short and long-term strategic planning of all broadcast technology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the smooth operation of Graphics and Post-Production for the facility acting as a front-line support, that can trouble shoot and diagnosis technical errors
• Responsible for confirming that equipment used in the Graphics and postproduction process works properly.
• Works with external providers to resolve technical and workflow issues with provided equipment and systems.
• Implementation of a routine preventative maintenance program, that includes software and hardware updates.
• Installing Video, Audio and Graphic equipment
• Regulates, documents and implements procedures
• Responsible for the support of both Live and Post-Production operations within the facility.
• Passionate about the Graphics process, excited by new technologies and opportunities and ready to help develop and improve the existing process and infrastructure.
• Proficient at communicating both problems and solutions to technical and non-technical personnel alike and will help develop new processes, technologies, and techniques, which will help to improve the running of the facility.
• Desire to be proactive and enhance the department needs

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in the technical support of Graphics and Post-Production Facility or operation.
• BS degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Knowledge and experience with Mac systems
• Knowledge and experience with Adobe CS Production Bundle & C4D, render solutions,
• Knowledge and experience with Avid Media Composer, Interplay, and Nexis preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as diplomacy skills
• Knowledge of 4K workflows a plus
• Possess strong hands-on, problem-solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems, with the ability to meet deadlines, and with an understanding of the urgent and dynamic needs of an “On-Air” broadcast facility.
• The ability to work both alone and in a team environment with fellow Engineers, Operations, IT, Transmission and other departments, while maintaining a strong Customer focus.
• Clear understanding of a variety of video and audio CODECS, wrappers and the formats involved in file-based workflows.
• Adobe Production Bundle, including Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
• Experience and understanding of network production is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of MAC OS and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
• Working knowledge of data transfer acceleration systems such as File Catalyst, Aspera, Signiant and SFTP.
• Experience and understanding of anti-piracy measures and the relationship with IT security in a Graphics and Post-Production environment.
• Good understanding of modern Graphics and Post-Production workflows and media management.
• Ability and desire to learn new production technologies.
• Experience with VM platforms a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• 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
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• 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.
NBC Sports

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

KXTX is seeking a strong, self-starter, take-charge news producer knows how to create memorable newscasts and digital executions. If you are a creative producer with solid news judgment who puts content first, this is the place for you. The right candidate thrives on breaking news and the urgency of a fast-paced, dynamic newscast. Responsibilities:

• Produce, organize and coordinate all elements involved in creating and producing a fast-paced newscast
• Work closely with the Executive Producer, Assignment Editors, Reporters and Anchors
• Follow stations news philosophy of Breaking News, Breaking Weather, and Responde (Consumer investigative)
• Ability to write, edit, produce and gather content under heavy deadline pressure, without compromising accuracy or credibility
• Be able to react to breaking news, change rundown accordingly, contribute story ideas daily, create graphics, assign & edit news-copy, produce other newscasts & specials as needed as well as digital content and OTT
• Ability to work long hours if required in a news environment
• Able to manage assignment desk, to help in the news gathering process
• Strong writing skills are essential including tease writing,
• Exceptional news judgment a must as well as the ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling broadcast and digital stories
• Organize a strong, compelling, audience driven rundown and execute the vision of the newscast
• Must always be ready to break in with the latest news or developing stories
• Requires a leader with the know-how to determine the best news stories for the newscast and the ability to delegate duties
• Must possess the ability to come up with strong story ideas, utilize all resources available, be a team player and thrive in a highly competitive news environment

Qualifications

• A Degree in Broadcasting, Journalism or related field
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience producing in a broadcast or cable news environment
• Bilingual, English and Spanish language proficiency (reading and writing)
• Ability to direct the news crew in a “producer-driven” environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure
• A producer who is creative, who can showcase content in new & inventive ways
• A strong sense of urgency for breaking news
• Great communicator on copy and with MMJ’s

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24×7 shifts and willingness to work long hours and on weekends and holidays with short notice
• Must be willing to work in Dallas, TX
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have an active Driver’s License and good driving record
• Must submit an attestation disclosing COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols

Desired Characteristics

• Recognize what viewers want to see on multiple platforms
• Has a great understating of all social platforms
• Familiarity with local leaders a plus
• Up to date on and interested in current news events
• Knowledge of laws of libel, slander and applicable FCC rules and regulations
• Personal initiative and ability to work with minimum supervision
• Team player who is flexible and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

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.
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain, and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced, and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

NBCUniversal is seeking an experienced Director of Post-Production to support day-to-day operations of the television post-production department. Reporting to the SVP Post-Production, the Director of Post-Production will guide and support our slate of primarily scripted productions, providing leadership, vision, and strategy in alignment with the mission and goals of NBCUniversal. Currently Universal Television and Universal Content Productions have a combined 50+ active productions in various stages of pre-production, production, and post-production.

Essential Responsibilities

• Help oversee high volume of scripted comedy and drama productions.
• Work with producers, production companies and networks throughout the life of the project.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as creative, production, business affairs, legal, finance, distribution, and communications to ensure their needs are fulfilled.
• Build and maintain relationships with post-production talent.
• Build and maintain relationships with key production and post-production vendors.
• Implement processes and systems that increase efficiency and productivity.
• Monitor all our shows and ensure they are providing weekly updates to Sr. management along with timely and accurate cost reporting.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assess bids from key post and VFX vendors; manage contract administration.
• Work with productions to determine cameras, capture resolutions and codecs.
• Research emerging production and post-production technology.
• Interface with shows and the clearance team to provide oversight of clip usage, recaps, flashbacks, and licensed material.
• Interface with publicity, awards team, and our shows to manage show compilations and supervise the editing of clips for award submissions.
• Assist Sr. management with continual request for revisions of budgets and schedules.
• Oversee and enforce content security policies with show teams along with vetting of new vendors to make sure they are compliant with NBCUniversal policy.
• Compile data from prior seasons to inform those upcoming of budgeting/ scheduling / staffing.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $115,000-$160,000 (bonus eligible

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 12 years of experience working in post-production.
• Minimum 7 years serving as post producer or post supervisor.
• Thorough knowledge of post-production processes including VFX.
• Adept at anticipating potential problems and implementing solutions.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Successful track record of training and mentoring others.
• BA/BS or equivalent industry experience.

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume for this job at nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• 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.

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to think clearly and quickly under pressure
• Ability to multi-task, effectively manage competing priorities, and follow through
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work well in fast-paced environment
• Strong organization skills

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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.
NBCUniversal

TooFab, a leading entertainment news website, is looking to hire a Producer to join our team. The ideal candidate is someone who has an established track-record of breaking, writing and producing entertainment news for top-line media outlets. The candidate must have demonstrated expertise in breaking, researching, and writing news items, in addition to being able to identify and pitch stories that fit within our brand.

The candidate must have a firm grasp on SEO best practices and the ability to capitalize on trending topics by developing unique angles for entertainment news stories. Robust communication skills and the ability to flourish in a fast-paced news environment are a necessity. The candidate must be able to take editorial direction and deliver assignments under tight deadlines as well as work independently and enterprise their own stories.

Prior experience with breaking news in real-time required, in addition to fact checking, sourcing, and copyediting. The Producer must possess strong workflow management; prior experience supervising staff writers and copyediting when needed; and a passionate interest in pop culture, celebrity, and entertainment news. Experience covering human interest and celebrity crime stories a plus.

Responsibilities:

Develop, pitch, write and package pop culture news ranging from

• covering trending topics to producing exclusive stories and interviews.
• Break entertainment news stories.

Requirements:

5-7 years (minimum) experience working as an Entertainment

• Writer / Reporter
• Strong news writing skills
• Experience working in a newsgathering, deadline-driven, digital environment
• Experience with human interest and celebrity crime stories a plus.
• Strong interview skills
• Experience publishing articles under tight deadlines
• Must be highly knowledgeable about pop culture – from TV to movies to politics
• Experience with web content management systems
• Industry contacts are a must
• Experience with Photoshop
• Flexibility to work weekends
• Ability to enterprise news stories

TMZ is a workplace that requires the COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Requested accommodations/exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with law.

TMZ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $67,600.00-78,000.00 annually.

TMZ