Job Description

The NBCU Operations & Technology Division has an opportunity for a talented individual to join their Technical Operations team as an TECHNICAL MANAGER. You will be responsible for providing front-line management of personnel, facilities, equipment, operations and technology for a customer driven production operations group. You will oversee day to day technical and logistical requirements of on-air programming supporting  MSNBC, The Hub, NBC Digital and Network, while working with operations managers and scheduling to ensure staffing requirements are met throughout the day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Front-line management for day to day operations
• Follow up on all reliability tickets with engineering and operations.
• Assess workflow changes for increased reliability.  
• Ensure efficient utilization of company resources within a fast paced rapidly changing environment.
• Work with scheduling and operations managers to identify efficiencies in the daily schedule.
• Contribute to the performance review process.
• Assist in the strategic financial planning process and the development and tracking of short and long-term budgets.
• Maintain technical and broadcast quality.
• Work closely with engineering to ensure all equipment meets client expectations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable company policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in live, studio television production experience, engineering support and operational experience in broadcast studio and production control room.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with field/remote production processes and equipment (including satellite/telco and communications) experience.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience. 
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
• Must understand digital production and file based workflows in FCP environment.
• Must have proficient computer skills, including Apple, Outlook, MS Word, Excel.
• Must have strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Must have managerial skills and technical crew management experience
• Strong on-air operations and technical background
• Ability to work all shifts including days, overnights, weekends and holidays
• Deep working knowledge with control room and studio technology
• Solid leadership, clear communication, excellent interpersonal, and team building skills required.
• Demonstrated management experience and customer focused.
• Excellent team facilitation and knowledge of team problem solving techniques
• Ability to Facilitate change, serve as a change agent in the organization
• Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks and challenges at the same time
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Bachelors Degree in Communications, Engineering or equivalent field.
• Work well under pressure, including tight deadlines.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to be effective across diverse groups throughout the company and external vendors.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Success in management of represented personnel and knowledge of relevant collective bargaining agreements with NABET, IATSE, and DGA.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must be willing to work in New York City
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Additional Information

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