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Technical Director
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.
NBC Sports Regional Networks, part of the NBC Sports Group, consists of 10 regional networks that deliver more than 2,200 live sporting events annually, along with breaking news, comprehensive analysis, digital content and original programming, to more than 43 million homes. The NBC Sports Regional Networks are: Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, Comcast SportsNet California, Comcast SportsNet Chicago, Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic, Comcast SportsNet New England, Comcast SportsNet Northwest, The Comcast Network, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia, and SportsNet New York.
Responsibilities
Job Duties
PLEASE NOTE: This is a freelance position, filling in as needed.
Crew leader who works with technical and news staff to satisfy production needs for live, taped and automated programming, under supervision of Director & Operations management
Build and organize switcher effects, snapshots, transitions and specialty wipes
Help provide solutions for studio, and control room production needs
Test and prepare television technical operations systems and equipment for use including automation coding
Work closely with Operations Management and Engineering to ensure all equipment is meeting expectations
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: This is a freelance position, filling in as needed.
Bachelor’s degree preferred (preferably in Communications) or equivalent work experience
Five (5) years of related TD experience in live, multi-camera studio production preferred
Proficient in operation and building of effects on Ross Overdrive and Grass Valley Kayenne with internal DPM
General understanding of all aspects and duties of a Level 1 technician, including: Stage Managing, Robotic Camera, Teleprompter, LED Lighting, Audio, Playback
Proficient in live studio and remote program operations
Must be able to lift 25 lbs. and set / strike studio gear
Additional Job Requirements
Interested and qualified candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Must be 18 years or older
Must be willing to work in New York, NY
Ability to travel as required
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.
Desired Characteristics
PLEASE NOTE: This is a freelance position, filling in as needed.
Familiarity with NY sports a plus
Live directing experience, both standard and automated, a plus
Proficiency in iNEWS or similar newsroom software system preferred
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills required
Must be a collaborative team player who works well with others, in a fast paced, dynamic studio environment.
Available to work flexible, non-traditional hours including weekends and holidays.