Job Description Work with a driven and highly motivated team to support the on-air operations of NBC Universal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. As a Master Control Operator at NBC Universal (NBCU), you will be responsible for all aspects of maintaining and ensuring the reliability of all NBCU Cable Networks channels including live execution of events for news, entertainment, and sports. Will be required to monitor and recover live networks for all NBCU Cable channels.

• Perform the duties of a live sports master control operator in a fast paced environment, including manipulating commercial playlists, executing program/commercial/marketing changes, managing playlists, sending logs for reconciliation and maintaining the overall reliability and execution of live sports network broadcasts.
• Monitor and maintain the continuity and availability for 8 Networks (including 20 distribution channels).
• Perform control room duties (Technical Director, Commercial Integration, and Associate Director) to support live events.
• Receive and execute direction of the networks operating.
• Perform ingest and quality control duties for on-air content airing on sports networks.
• Work well within a team environment. 
• Continue to exceed expectations in on-air reliability and customer service for all NOC clientele.
• Ensure reliability of on-air schedules in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Ability to be flexible in approach and respond well to pressure.

A track record of meeting or exceeding performance expectations.

Possess strong troubleshooting and process skills.

This position requires the ability to work any scheduled time, including nights, weekends and holidays to support the 24x7 on-air broadcast environment 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 Englewood Cliffs, NJ
• 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 in select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Desired Characteristics

BA/BS in related field.

Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and pressure situations.

2 + years experience in an On-air broadcast environment with a proven understanding of live “on-air” broadcast operations execution.

2 + years of experience in a live environment, specifically a strong background in executing live sports broadcasts.

2 + years experience demonstrating an overall understanding & knowledge of the television production process, broadcast operations & news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements.

2 + years of proven knowledge of switchers, routers, communications, ingest and automation systems.

2 + years of experience in ingest and quality control processes.

Proven leadership, high energy level, strong attention to detail and strong team and communication skills.

Extensive and significant experience, understanding and knowledge of digital broadcast and production technical systems, standards and processes.

Technical experience with automated, real-time systems, digital video and audio troubleshooting and test techniques.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience with work rules and scheduling.

Additional Information

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