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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

This position is intended for individuals with a strong interest in production and technology for news and entertainment coverage on cable and digital platforms. The position manages records, routing, ingests content, and administers quality control. Works closely with editorial teams, Transmission, and the Assignment Desk.  The ideal candidate has a strong editorial interest and technical understanding, the ability to build strong professional relationships and a flexible schedule.

What You’ll Do:

• Traffic and determine newsgathering feeds; serve as liaison between Transmission and Video Producer teams.
• Assist producers, shows, the Assignment Desk, and other internal “clients” with media ingest requests throughout the day.
• Coordinate with producers and clients to efficiently organize footage during ingest.
• Operate and manage the scheduler interface to record feeds directly into the media asset management system.
• Schedule recordings of all live feeds, show needs (including ISOs, stand-ups, pre-tapes), coverage, and breaking news in a fast-paced live news environment.
• Provide quality control for incoming footage.
• Act as the first point of contact for producers and clients when ingest issues arise; troubleshoot and escalate as needed. File discrepancy reports.
• Utilize various methods to gather interviews, including Zoom, FaceTime, Woody Social, etc.
• Provide guidance to users during the production day.
• Train operators.
• Create SOPs and documentation.

What You Must Have:

• 3+ years of experience in a large media market.
• Strong knowledge of current events, political and business news, and key public figures.
• Ability to autonomously monitor and locate relevant news feeds.
• Experience in resource allocation for planned and large-scale coverage.
• Proficiency in video record/playback systems, basic editing, metadata management, and newsroom communication systems.
• Strong computer skills on both PC and Mac platforms.
• Understanding of production environments.
• Familiarity with digital media workflows.
• Flexible schedule, including availability on nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work in a highly deadline-driven environment.

What Would Make You a Stand-out:

• Ability to set audio/video levels to spec and verify signal quality of remotes prior to air.
• Knowledge of booking, coordination, and streaming technology.
• Extensive experience with media asset management tools.

Additional Information 

This position is required to be performed full-time from a designated worksite. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $90,000 - $115,000.

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].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.