Operations Technician - NBC

Job Description

Part-Time Operations Technician - NBC/Telemundo - San Diego

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day Control Room production operation for NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 in San Diego, including technical support for broadcasts on multi-channel platforms 365 days a year. This is an entry-level, part-time, vacation fill-in position averaging less than 30 hrs per week, with opportunity for advancement.

Job Responsibilities:
• Coding and technical execution of local news and programming using the Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control environment and the Dalet Galaxy newsroom computer system.
• Technically produce broadcasts using a range of manual and automated processes.
• Provide direction to talent and other production crew members.
• Operate robotic cameras, audio, graphic and video playback servers/devices.
• Responsible for the ultimate technical quality of newscasts and other productions.
• Additional duties as needed/assigned.
• Hourly rate: $20-$23

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
• Comprehensive understanding of video production techniques (including lighting, audio, switching, editing, directing) acquired through formal education or job experience.
• Hands-on experience with production switchers, audio mixing consoles, graphics playout engines, file-based video playout, and newsroom computer systems.
• Proficiency in Windows OS, computer networking, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with any brand of Automated Production Control system a big plus.
• Knowledge of Dalet Galaxy newsroom computer system a big plus.
• Must have strong bilingual (English/Spanish) oral/written communication, interpersonal skills, the ability to work accurately and remain calm under pressure/deadlines.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Must have a flexible schedule with ability to work any of a 24x7 shift and willingness to work long hours and on weekends and holidays with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in San Diego, CA.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Desired Skills:
• Experience with Ross Overdrive automated production control equipment.
• Experience with Dalet Galaxy newsroom computer system.
• Experience directing newscasts, leading a group of technical professionals.
• Experience with robotic camera operation, live audio mixing, and video ingest/editing/playback operations.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Self-motivated, highly creative problem-solver.

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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