Job Description

The Manager, of Real-Time Graphics is responsible for leading and managing personnel and projects related to on-air graphics operations, teleprompter operations, and real-time graphics operations, ensuring they meet deadlines and quality standards.

Job Duties

• Acts and serves as a point of contact between upper management and staff, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Sets performance expectations, conducts ongoing performance evaluations and provides employees with pertinent feedback and coaching.
• Coordinates between graphic designers, developers, and engineers to ensure seamless integration of graphics into projects.
• Implements processes for testing and reviewing graphics for accuracy, performance, and visual appeal.
• Allocates resources effectively, including personnel and software tools, to meet project demands.
• Addresses technical challenges and troubleshoots issues that arise during the development of real-time graphics.
• Oversees projects from conception to completion, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Remains updated on the latest tools and technologies for real-time graphics and assess their applicability to projects.
• Works under the direct supervision of the Director, Real Time Graphics, and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working with on-air graphics and teleprompter operations or related fields OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven technical and visual understanding of Real-Time Graphics.
• Exhibits knowledge of Chyron Products, VizRT products, Adobe suite, or equivalent tools.
• Exhibits thorough understanding of graphics workflows for on-air.
• Fluency in the language of on-air show packaging and insert graphic elements is a must.
• Exhibits advanced understanding of Chyron design and animation techniques.
• Exhibits advanced understanding of creating templates for Camio and LUCI.

Desired Characteristics:

• Fluent in Spanish (both written & verbal) while it's preferred, it's not essential.
• Plug-in writing skills or understanding of C++, Java, and LUA in the Chyron environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in art, or related field preferred.
• Exceptional communication, time management, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter who exhibits ownership of assigned tasks and who will push for solutions that solve immediate problems while building toward long-term goals.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and manage expectations.
• Ability to effectively be flexible in approach and respond well to pressure.
• Ability to lead and direct others, promote a positive work environment, and problem-solve.
• Process-oriented, good at identifying and implementing best practices.
• Change agent; creative and adaptable when facing challenges.

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #: )
• Must be willing to work in Miami, Florida
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• As this is a critical operations position, candidate must be willing to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment
• Must be available to work (whenever necessary for show production) early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
• 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.