Job Description

The Broadcast Operations Manager plan/manages the daily operation of the Stamford facility supplying the On-Air needs of our Productions and provides in-Studio Operations support for shows involving Multiple Complex Remote facilities usage.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee / Manage day to day operations from planning, booking, and monitoring high profile sporting events
• Strategic transmission planning for remote shows and productions
• Act as the liaison with Media Outlets (such as RSN, 30 Rock, and other NBC affiliates or Independent Networks)
• Work with vendors on signal and connectivity planning on assigned projects
• Ingest all digital and/or tape material for editing and browsing
• Schedule digital records of all guest cameras, stand-ups, and pre-taped shows and segments
• Perform technical QC of ingested elements
• Operate routers, waveform monitors, and vector scopes

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• College degree in communications /television production or related field, and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working in TV production / broadcast operations
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience with Ingest and/or Master Control live broadcast environment
• Knowledge of transmission systems and format specs
• Knowledge and experience with ingest devices (Airspeed, Media Grid, Telestream) and File transfer functions
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Must be a team player, with the ability to also work independently, with little supervision
• Must be available for all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast paced, high pressure environment under extreme deadline pressure
• Knowledge of ScheduALL scheduling system

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• 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.