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Associate Graphics Technologist
NBC Universal
New York, NY, United States
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About Us
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. 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.
Responsibilities
We are looking for an individual to fill the role of Associate Graphics Technologist. This individual would assist in the integration of new graphics systems/technologies across our many platforms. As a member of the Graphics Engineering team, this individual will be responsible for supporting real-time graphics, interactive touch systems, and augmented reality in a fast-paced on-air environment.
Primary Responsibilities
• Provide technical expertise for new graphics system installations
• Assist in engineering workflows for new technologies including GPU virtualization and video over IP
• Perform system level troubleshooting of technical facilities, including (but not limited to) graphics design systems, servers, control rooms, and applications
• Work closely with other teams on critical projects and productions with tight on-air deadlines
• Provide 24/7 L2 support / maintenance for on-air graphics systems
• Create RFPs, SOPs, project schedules, workflow drawings, troubleshooting guides, training documentation, etc.
Desired Characteristics
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Media Communications or similar
• Recent experience in a television broadcast environment
• Strong knowledge of broadcast TV systems and equipment
• Strong background in IT including network and storage infrastructure
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Understanding and experience with new graphics technologies including but not limited to real-time graphics, augmented reality, interactive touch integration.
• Ability to support 24/7 on-air graphics systems in live control rooms
• Ability to stay focused and productive in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing assignments.