Job Description

NBC Universal is looking for a talented individual to become an Associate Engineer in the Production Engineering group for NBCU Operations and Technology (O&T) based in the Telemundo Center facility located in Miami, FL. O&T supports Enterprise Technology, Broadcast and Production systems across NBCU globally.

The Associate Engineer is responsible for providing best-in-class live television production support for NBCU, supporting live and scripted/unscripted productions. This position will also support the projects team, where and as required, to implement changes, enhancements, and support technology refresh and expansion projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and support maintenance of a complex broadcast production environment consisting of multiple studios and production control rooms.
• Resolve support requests, monitor ticketing systems for new issues and assigned tasks, and performing preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Work with the engineering team and production clients to successfully execute support of event productions.
• Collaborate on projects, implementing changes and deploying new systems as assigned.
• Support virtualization and cloud initiatives, continuing deployment of virtual production systems both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Collaborate in creating and updating configuration documentation, technical SOP’s, etc.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Film Production, Broadcasting, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields, technical certifications with CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, etc., or equivalent work experience.
• Recent experience supporting live, television and streaming production environments.
• Experience supporting and deploying equipment in a production environment, including video router, production switchers, audio consoles, graphics and video playback systems, studio cameras, video & streaming encoders, and wireless audio systems.
• Must be willing to work evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays with little or/no notice depending on production schedules
• Strong customer service skills and professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to provide clear, decisive feedback while being prepared to pivot or change course when appropriate.
• Demonstrate expertise with a broad range of technologies, including television production, transmission, wireless audio, intercom, and similar technologies, as well as automation/development and monitoring tools
• Demonstrate a dedication to building and maintaining a stable, high-performance technical environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.