Transmission Technology Manager

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.

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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.

You will be responsible for managing the technology and tools used by Versant Transmission and Acquisition operations.  Partnering with Engineering teams, Versant partners and vendors, you will identify, develop and maintain the latest innovations in broadcast technology.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with Engineering staff to ensure that all equipment is operational, coordinate upgrades and maintenance windows.
• Procure, implement, and manage existing and emerging technologies and solutions.
• Manage POCs for new tools.
• Collaborate with Versant Production and Network Engineering, as well as Broadcast Distribution teams on current and future streaming video initiatives.
• Own vendor relationships, procure equipment, initialize onboarding and security reviews for new vendors.
• Periodic review of telecom and vendor invoices/SLAs to identify cost savings.

What You Must Have:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of proven experience in live-to-air television operations TOC/NOC environment, with responsibility for audio/video/data quality and continuity.
• Hands-on expertise with operation and configuration of Transmission facility hardware such as LiveU, satellite receivers, antennas, IP/ASI encoders and decoders, and video plant router control panels.
• Effective presentation skills for projects, budgets and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and other collaborative platforms.

What Would Make You a Stand-out:

• Subject matter expert in operation technology for 24/7 television facility.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Solutions-based approach to troubleshooting and improving workflows.

Additional Information 

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $120,000- $150,000 (bonus eligible) 

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.