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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, consist of 9 regional networks that deliver more than 2,400 live sporting events annually, along with award-winning 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, which serves Baltimore and Washington D.C., Comcast SportsNet New England, Comcast SportsNet Northwest, The Comcast Network, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia and SportsNet New York.
Responsibilities
Job Duties
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
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
Additional Job Requirements
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #: 33399BR)
Must be willing to work in New York, NY
Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
Desired Qualifications
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.