NBC Sports – Post Production Associate Engineer

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.

Sports & Olympics

NBC Sports is synonymous with superior production that elevates the event, broad promotion, and mutually-beneficial partnerships. Known as America’s Olympic Network, NBC has broadcasted 14 Olympic Games including the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, more than any other network. NBC Olympics is also renowned for its award-winning production including more than 90 Emmy Awards. Its ability to amass large audiences with broad promotion, particularly for the Olympics, has resulted in NBC Sports broadcasting nine of the top 10 most-watched events in U.S. television history, including the 2012 London Olympic Games which stands at No. 1 all time with 217 million viewers. In 2009, NBC Sports won the prestigious Peabody Award for its production of the Beijing Games and was named ‘Best in Sports Television’ at the Sports Business Awards.

Career Level

Experienced

Country

United States

State/Province

Connecticut

City

Stamford

Responsibilities

Role Purpose

Responsibilities

Responsible for being the front line support for clients in basic troubleshooting to support the smooth operation of post-production facility

Responsible for escalating cases to Post Production Maintenance Engineers or Management and assisting when necessary in technical diagnosis

Implementation of a routine preventative maintenance, including software and hardware updates

Will operate within both the Post-Production and IT/Networking realms to perform critical circuit delivery and communication with the corporate network.

Responsible for the support of both Live and post production operations within the facility.

Responsible for timely and efficient communication of both problems and solutions to technical and non-technical personnel alike and will assist in developing new processes, technologies and techniques which will help to improve the running of the facility.

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Minimum two (2) years of experience in the technical support of a Post Production Facility or operation.

BS degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Knowledge and experience with Avid in Media Composer, Interplay and ISIS

Additional qualifications:
Experience with Avid Post Production environments essential, including Media Composer, Symphony, & Interplay PAM.

Strong understanding of Apple OS X, Microsoft Windows 7 and Server Operating Systems.

Experience and understanding of computer networks, including hardware, protocols and firewalls in a production environment.

Experience and understanding of data transfer acceleration systems such as Smartjog, Aspera, Signiant and SFTP a plus.

Clear understanding of a variety of audio and video CODECS, wrappers and the formats involved in file based workflows;

Good problem solving and communication skills are essential for this role.

Experience with PCOIP systems Remote Desktop PC Over IP

Good understanding of modern post production workflows and media management a plus;

Position requires excellent interpersonal skills and a cool, level headed individual who works well under the pressures of “live” television.

Eligibility Requirements

Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #: )

Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice

Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT

Must be willing to submit to a background investigation

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Must be 18 years or older

It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’ s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Desired Characteristics

Excellent written and verbal communication as well as diplomacy skills

The ability to work both alone and in a team environment with fellow engineers, Operations, IT and other departments, while maintaining a strong Customer focus.

Ability and desire to learn new production technologies.

Possess strong hands-on, problem solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems, with the ability to meet deadlines, and with an understanding of the urgent and dynamic needs of an “On-Air” broadcast facility.

Passionate about the Post Production process, excited by new technologies and opportunities.