Graphics Playback Operator

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

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
• 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

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