Manager, Broadcast Operations Center - NBC Sports

Job Description

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:
• 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-12vp60-18-220-133-121-42 in your application.