Job Description

Team Overview
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 39 NBC and Telemundo Owned and Operated Television Stations. The Media Operations Technician must perform ingest and quality control of content, using several technical processes & technologies, for the Owned Television Stations’ media fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Perform ingest and quality control of all digital media for the Hub ensuring technical specifications for all encoded and transcoded files, with the expectation of making zero errors or defects.
• Perform segmentation of syndicated file deliveries.
• Record all quick-turn shows and segment when needed.
• Responsible for managing asset preparation including but not limited to organizing, pulling content for ingest/broadcast, and returning content to proper storage location.
• Learn and perform all Hub media prep processes in the Media Operations Center & any additional processes that are created in the future.
• Provide delivery support of digital media to internal departments, stations’ needs and external partnership.
• Troubleshoot basic problems and issues in the media prep workflow following escalation procedure and maintaining client communication.
• Work closely with fellow Technicians, Media Asset Coordinators, Hub On-Air Supervisors, and local stations’ teams to ensure all materials are ingested, qc'ed, and ready for air.
• Additional duties as needed and assigned by Supervisor(s).

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+ year of experience in a production, postproduction, 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.
• A punctual, hardworking, & dependable individual with attention to detail
• Knowledge of various media formats/file types (QT, WMV, MXF, DNX, DV, etc) and video standards (NTSC, PAL).
• Basic understanding of digital video/audio including compression codecs, file systems, file transfer applications and Content Distribution Management (FTP, Pitch Blue, Pathfire, etc.).
• Must have flexibility with work schedule; must be able to work late hours, overnights, weekends, holidays and occasional special events when needed for 24/7 operations.
• Current schedule: Monday-Friday, 5:30pm - 2:00 am, may change per business needs.

Additional Job Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #: )
• Must be willing to work in Centennial, CO
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's, 2-year degree, or relevant professional certificate in Communications or Media.
• Prior experience in media ingest and on-air operations especially in a quality control capacity.
• Prior experience in a fast paced, quick turn and/or live broadcast environment.
• Prior experience using media technology library and workflow systems.
• A team player, who is always respectful, follows rules and policy, has good communication skills, and maintains a positive attitude.
• Understanding of domestic broadcast file standards and frame rates
• Professional experience with SD & HD file formats and specifications.
• 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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