Job Description

The NBCU Local Technology & Operations organization provides the Technology & Workflow Solutions, Support, Media Operations, Production, Studio and Facilities services that power NBCU Local content creation and distribution.

We are looking for a Manager, Field Operations to join the Operations team in New York / New Jersey supporting WNBC (NBC 4) / WNJU (Telemundo 47). As the Manager, Field Operations you will be primarily responsible for day-to-day logistics as well as newsgathering and remote production planning within our Field Operations Department. If you love working in news, enjoy leading teams, and want to make a positive impact while being a part of a high performing team providing exceptional service and working with leading edge newsgathering technology, you could be the perfect match for our team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide processes, resourcing, and guidance to ensure team objectives & SLAs are met.
• Develop & maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication.
• Coach and develop team members throughout their career journey
• Assist with logistical and technical planning of all remote productions including site surveys.
• Ability to assist photojournalists in basic troubleshooting of cameras, editing and live shots.
• Coordinate, facilitate and track repair of gear and News fleet as needed.
• Research, recommend and budget new technologies related to newsgathering.
• Oversee a team of Duopoly Photojournalists.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings and division monthly newsgathering call
• All other Duties as assigned
• Required onsite. This position is required to be performed full time onsite from an NBCUniversal designated work site and be On-Call 24/7/365.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ Years working in news operations or as a photojournalist or Chief Photojournalist
• Ability to lift 35 pounds of gear.

**Skills & Experience we are looking for: **

• In-depth understanding of newsgathering transmission technologies (CBNG / IPNG / KU-IP / MW)
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Premiere
• In-depth knowledge of newsgathering workflows.
• In-depth operational knowledge of cameras including full size ENG and mirrorless.
• Basic understanding of digital video codecs.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced news environment.
• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills.
• Great leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Salary Range: $125k-175k/annually
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in New York / New Jersey
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours, and on weekends with short notice
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

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.