APC Operator, NBC

Job Description

Responsibilities

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal's local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 US markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of US homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country's top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local's stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.

Job Description

This position is responsible for the smooth operations of our Production Systems.

The position works hand in hand with Director and the show producer to produce innovative, high-quality newscasts, pre-production, and Specials. Teamwork is an essential part of this role.

Job Responsibilities:
• Working as part of a team producing live and recorded news programming 24/7/365.
• Technical execution of local news and special programming utilizing Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control.
• Ability to technically produce broadcasts using a range of manual and automated processes.
• Responsible for maintaining high standards of video and audio quality from our Production Control Rooms.
• Support talent in setting up for shows.
• Escort guests and mic as needed for shows.
• Experience with advanced production switcher operation, setup, and execution.
• Ability to build switcher effects, camera shots, etc. as requested by the Production teams.
• Solid technical understanding and troubleshooting of control room production systems.
• Training of daily hires and new employees.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to perform upgrades on critical production systems.
• Creating SOPs for new processes, procedures and updating of existing as needed.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive can-do attitude, must be able to multi-task and stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications
• BA degree in Media/related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a medium to large sized market, performing technical functions in a production control room. Local news preferred.
• Ross Overdrive Production Automation and Dalet Newsroom system desirable.
• Shift work is required. This can involve weekends, and some holidays. We are a 24/7/365 business.
• This is a union role, so will need to join the IBEW.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Spanish speaking desirable.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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