Job Description

NBC Universal's Studio Operations is looking for a Graphics Playback Operator to support the NBC Sports Group. This is a great opportunity to work with the best in the business in a live/tape Sports environment.

Responsibilities:

• Operation of multiple list driven Graphics devices for play-out to air, while maintaining high technical standards
• Cover an on-air lower-third control room Chyron Operator position and/or a Graphics Playback Operator position handling various graphics integration, including full screens, animations, OTS cutouts, talent box locators and routing
• Format graphic templates, organize data and prepare effects for live telecasts
• Coordinate graphics details with Directors, Technical Directors, Producers, Artists and Operations Managers
• Check content for accurate spelling and grammar

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating graphics playback devices for live television (This is not an Artist position)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a live news and/or sports production control room environment
• Bachelors or Associates degree in related communications/Media field and/or equivalent experience

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong client service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle pressure in an on-air environment

Additional Requirements:

• Must be available for all shifts (weekends and holidays); requires flexibility with last minute schedule shifts and a requirement to work overtime, as needed
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Required On-Site : This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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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