Job Description

Work with a highly motivated team of individuals who are responsible for the fulfillment of media content to NBCUniversal’s distribution outlets, including its cable networks, owned television stations and online destinations. NBCUniversal’s Dry Creek Hub is the primary master control and ingest operation for 36 NBC and Telemundo Owned and Operated Television Stations. The MEDIA ASSET COORDINATOR will be responsible for ingesting shortform content and serving as a point of contact with both the Stations and various content providers to ensure accurate and timely media deliveries to the play out environment. Responsibilities include:

• Ensure data entry of delivered content into necessary systems/databases for physical and digital assets. 
• Responsible for managing asset preparation including but not limited to organizing, pulling content for ingest/broadcast, and returning content to proper storage location.
• Serve as a representative of the Media Operations Center, providing customer service excellence that entails timely responsiveness, succinct follow ups, and building strong relationships with customer base and peer groups.
• Ability to handle and prioritize workload, including time sensitive issues and materials.
• Use digital delivery platforms like Aspera or Signiant on a daily basis.
• Ability to collect and relay accurate information about assets both verbally and written formats to business partners, management, suppliers, and vendors.
• Troubleshoot basic problems and issues in the ingest and media prep workflow, following the escalation procedures and maintaining client communication.
• Coordinate with Traffic teams and promo teams to resolve any shortform content related issues.
• Work closely with fellow Media Operations Technicians, Hub On-Air Supervisors, and various commercial teams to ensure all shortform material is ingested, qc'ed, and ready for air.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.  Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Colorado applicants only, wage range: $45,000 - $50,000 (not bonus eligible).

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a production, post production, broadcast, or communications environment
• 2+ years of experience in a job or school related activity using computers and software applications including MS outlook, MS Word, & MS Excel
• Background in customer service or a client facing role
• A punctual, hardworking, & dependable individual with attention to detail
• Basic understanding of SD & HD file formats and specifications

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors or 2 year degree in Communications or Media
• Prior experience in broadcast scheduling or traffic
• Prior experience in media ingest and on-air operations
• Prior experience using media technology library and workflow systems
• Ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
• A team player, who is always respectful, follows rules and policy, has good communication skills, and maintains a positive attitude
• Prior experience using Media Asset Management (MAM) and centralized workflow software
• Operational familiarity with content distribution technologies such as Aspera, Signiant, FTP, Pathfire and Pitch Blue

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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