Job Description

The News Tech Ops Specialist is responsible for directing and managing technical news equipment, including hardware and software. The person in this role is also responsible for directing, non-linear editing and handling studio lighting, audio, prompter and cameras.   Responsibilities

·         Technically direct live as well as recorded programs, segments, spots, promos and commercials utilizing ROSS Overdrive / GV Stratus

·         Ability to build splits, boxes, and multi-layered effects on the switcher level

·         Ability to perform audio duties and show mixing as needed

·         Ability to perform ingest and signal acquisition duties as needed.

·         Ability to perform editing duties as needed.

·         Maintain inventory and perform daily housekeeping of all switcher effects and banks.

·         Maintain strict station quality standards

·         Proactively stay current with production changes, and technology advancements that are designed to improve workflows

·         Assist with training colleagues/new hires

·         Actively Participate in daily editorial meetings.

·         Submit Issue Tracker Discrepancy Report as needed.

·         Setup control and monitor television broadcasting equipment to transmit television programs and station breaks to the viewing audience

·         Maintain program logs to Ascertain. Record onto television programming logs actual time programs/station breaks air.

·         Ingest commercials, programs and other program materials into the station automation system. While operating station automation equipment. Performing minor computer troubleshooting and diagnostics as needed.

·         Utilize video waveform and vector scope monitors to adjust signal quality.

·         Observe on-air monitors to ascertain problems with transmission, such as loss of audio/video signals and report any problems to the appropriate Technology staff.

·         Perform minor equipment troubleshooting, observe transmitter performance to help determine cause and area of problems and inform engineering personnel.

·         Prepare discrepancy reports describing problems encountered during transmission of programs/station breaks and reason for problems.

·         Control transmitting equipment to route television program to remote broadcast sites. Take transmitter readings and enter data onto transmitter logs.

·         Assist with the production of local news, promotions and commercial programming.

·         Occasionally assist with facility maintenance and Environmental Health and Safety issues.

Perform other duties as needed and directed by management

Qualifications

·         In-depth experience (3+ years) with all aspects of ROSS Overdrive Automation System.

·         In-depth experience (3+ years) iNews.

·         In-depth experience with ROSS switchers.

·         In-depth knowledge of Avid Newscutter/ Media Composer/Adobe Premiere.

·         Fully knowledgeable in all aspects of television production.

·         Knowledge of graphics devices such as Xpression.

·         Knowledge of video server playback and ingest.

·         3+ Years working in television news.

·         Ability to multi-task a must.

·         Candidate must be able to work under stress and tight deadlines.

·         Ability to react quickly and make decisions.

·         Ability to work as a team and interface with all levels to drive our news vision.

·         Strong Interpersonal skills with ability to interface with all levels of management & user community in a positive and professional level.

·         Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

·         Must be willing to work in Salt Lake City, Utah

·         Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or adhere to enhanced protocols if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols

Desired Characteristics

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish oral proficiency
•  A pioneering spirit with the desire to learn emerging technologies

Additional Information

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