APC Operator

Job Description

Responsibilities

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal's local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 US markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of US homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country's top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local's stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.

Job Description

As an APC Operator, your main responsibility is to collaborate with the Content team and execute an error free newscast utilizing Dalet Galaxy and Ross Overdrive. The successful candidate will be someone who embraces innovation, looks for simple solutions to complex problems and wants to be part of a collaborative and positive thinking team.
• Technical preparation, coding and execution of live and recorded television news content and programming from multiple control rooms, studios and remote locations.
• Give direction and timing to talent and other technicians during broadcasts and studio productions.
• Operate video and graphic playout via Dalet Galaxy and Ross Xpression.
• Operate robotic camera controls using Ross Cambot Software.
• Operate Calrec Summa audio mixing console.
• Set-up and maintain studio equipment, set pieces, and lighting.
• Work with Management and Engineering staff to continually refine workflows, creating new efficiencies and capabilities.
• Document technical procedures and processes.
• Shape overall creative appearance of the broadcast using imaginative video, audio and graphics presentations in concert with the Content team.
• Ensure Production TechOps team works together effectively and efficiently to create the show our Content partners have been planning. Work closely with the Producers to make sure the programs are professionally executed, aired on time and free from error.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required on-site: This position is required to be full time onsite

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a professional television production or video content creation environment.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a newscast Director and/or Technical Director.
• Minimum of 1 year experience hands-on work with Automated Production Control system.
• Must be a member or willing to become a member of the IBEW union.
• Cover necessary job functions in an emergency capacity.

Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications or 4 years of equivalent work experience in a mid to large broadcast market.
• Proficient in Dalet Galaxy, Ross OverDrive and Xpression.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere, Media Encoder and Photoshop as well as Microsoft O365 suite (Outlook, OneDrive, Excel, Word).
• Must exhibit strong leadership skills, critical thinking and foster a positive work environment.
• Can act decisively and make priority decisions under stress and tight deadlines while maintaining our culture standards.
• Self-motivated, highly creative, solution-focused individual.

Eligibility Requirements
• Must be able to and willing to work any shift, 24/7, willing to work long hours, on weekends and holidays in support of our station operations as needed.
• Must be willing to work in severe weather/breaking news emergencies.
• Must be willing to work in West Hartford, CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Additional Information

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj0we1-18-224-44-108-42 in your application.