Broadcast Engineer- Post Production - Group

Job Description

Responsibilities

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Broadcast Engineer - Post-Production will report to the Sr. Director, Production Engineering.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the smooth operation of Post-Production for the facility acting as front-line support, trouble shooting and technical diagnosis.
• Responsible for confirming that equipment used in the Post-production process works properly.
• Works with external providers to resolve technical and workflow issues with provided equipment and systems.
• Implementation of a routine preventative maintenance program, including software and hardware updates.
• Installing Audio and Video equipment
• Regulates, documents and implements procedures
• Responsible for the support of both Live and Post-Production operations within the facility. Will be exposed to Pro Tools, Screening Rooms, Edits, Graphics, and EVS.
• Passionate about the Post-Production process, excited by new technologies and opportunities and ready to help develop and improve the existing process and infrastructure.
• Proficient at communicating problems and solutions to technical and non-technical personnel
• Will help develop new processes, technologies, and techniques, which will help improve the facility
• Desire to be proactive and enhance the needs of the department

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Minimum two (2) years of experience with technical support of a Post-Production Facility or operation.
• BS degree in engineering or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Experience with Avid PAM Interplay backend support & maintenance, 2 years minimum
• Experience with Avid Post-Production environments including Avid Media Composer
• Experience with MAM Media Central.
• Avid ACSR preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as diplomacy skills
• Knowledge of HDR & 4K workflows
• Possess strong hands-on, problem-solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems
• Understanding of the urgent and dynamic needs of an ''On-Air'' broadcast facility.
• The ability to work both alone and in a team environment with fellow Engineers, Operations, IT, Transmission, and other departments, while maintaining a strong Customer focus.
• Clear understanding of a variety of audio and video CODECS, wrappers and the formats involved in file-based workflows.
• Adobe Production Bundle a plus.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows and Server Operating Systems, Linux, and Apple OS
• Working knowledge of data transfer acceleration systems such as File Catalyst, Aspera, Signiant and SFTP.
• Knowledge or experience with Telestream transcoding
• Experience and understanding of anti-piracy measures and the relationship with IT security in a Post-Production environment.
• Knowledge of Visio, AutoCad, etc.
• Ability and desire to learn new production technologies.
• Experience with VM platforms a plus.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Requirements:
• Willingness to work nights, weekends & holidays
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols
• 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

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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