Production/ Broadcast Engineer - NBC Sports

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The Role
The Production/Broadcast Engineer provides technical support for live broadcasts at NBC Sports, managing systems and troubleshooting equipment across multiple studios. Responsibilities include system maintenance, project management, and collaborating with production teams to ensure seamless operations during broadcasts.
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Company Description
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 Production/Broadcast Engineer will be responsible for providing front-line broadcast engineering and technical support across multiple studios and control rooms within the Stamford Sports facility. The role involves supporting all broadcast systems and technology for live day-of-air programs, troubleshooting hardware and systems, complying with computer security policies, and managing projects that include system design, integration, and commissioning. This position requires a combination of maintenance and project management/system engineering skills. The support needs span seven days a week, with certain periods requiring availability as part of a 24x7 schedule.
Responsibilities:

  • Perform system-level troubleshooting of technical facilities, including control rooms, studio equipment, audio equipment, and associated computer systems.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance on studio and control room equipment.
  • Assist Studio Operations with technical setup in control rooms and studios.
  • Collaborate with production and operations teams to implement technical solutions that meet production initiatives.
  • Install and update equipment and systems software.
  • Repair and troubleshoot equipment to the module level using industry-standard test equipment.
  • Manage projects, design systems, and assist with system integration and commissioning.


Basic Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in a television broadcast environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • BS degree in Engineering, Communications, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.


Qualifications
Desired Characteristics:

  • Proficiency with broadcast production systems and software, including audio consoles, intercom systems, video switchers, wireless audio, server-based playout, and test and measurement equipment.
  • Understanding of TCP/IP networks.
  • Knowledge of digital TV (HDSDI).
  • Proficiency in software-driven broadcast video equipment.
  • Ability to read and understand system signal flow diagrams for television control room and studio facilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm and focused under the pressures of live television.
  • Strong hands-on problem-solving skills with broadcast-related equipment and systems.
  • Understanding of the urgent needs of on-air sports and the ability to remain productive in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
  • Ability to support a 24x7 production environment.
  • Willingness and ability to learn new production technologies.
  • Preferred experience in live production environments.
  • Knowledge of computer server installation and maintenance.
  • Specific experience with:
  • Sony cameras and switchers
  • EVS Servers, IP Director, XSquare
  • Evertz and Grass Valley routing
  • RTS Intercom
  • Calrec audio consoles
  • Tektronix and Leader test and measurement systems.
  • Knowledge of SMPTE 2110 standards.
  • Experience in system design, AutoCAD, and project management.
  • Understanding of wireless audio and communication technologies.
  • Experience with 1080P and 4K HDR production.
  • Comms Systems (RTS ADAM/Omneo) knowledge
  • Experience with Avid Media Composer
  • Experience with Avid Interplay
  • Experience with Comms Systems (RTS ADAM/Omneo)
  • Proficient in Chyron graphic systems
  • Strong customer focus with a commitment to delivering high-quality technical support.
  • Self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to diplomatically engage with colleagues across various departments.


Additional Requirements:

  • Willingness to work overtime, including nights and weekends
  • 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
  • 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
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

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What We Do

From film, television, news, theme parks, interactive media, and streaming, our people are at the center of it all. ​Here, we solve complex and business-critical problems. That’s why we’re looking for people to help us continue our evolution, imagining and delivering the most innovative and disruptive products and services through the latest tech advancements in the industry. ​

Here you can develop solutions. You’ll develop solutions that allow engineers to broadcast live TV from the comfort of their homes. These solutions will enable the use of our collection of hundreds of thousands of distinct intellectual properties across our film, television and streaming brands.

Here you can transform. You’ll make decisions and solve complex problems by leveraging insights that come from data, building AI to help enable solutions to optimize every aspect of our content eco-system.

Here you can build. You’ll build emerging immersive technologies that are used to power the broadcasts and streaming of global events like the Super Bowl and Olympics. You can create secure, elastic cloud-based services connecting parts of our global platform ecosystem that effect tens of millions of viewers, consumers and businesses that consume and love NBCUniversal’s content. And while you design, build and architect your career, we have the culture to make sure you’re supported.

Here you can work and still live your best life!

We’re leaders in our fields. We hire smart people and trust them to get the job done. We are never too busy to develop a fellow colleague. We understand our goals – or we ask. When we see something that needs doing – we do it. We make data-driven decisions. We fiercely believe in our talent and their growth. If you're ready to make an impact, here you can.

Why Work With Us

For us, it's more than just a work life. It's a daily passion. We take great pride in our legacy. We find fun in the challenge. We collaborate and inspire others. We're always creating, always solving and always ahead of competition.

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