Master Control Operator

• Perform the duties of a live sports master control operator in a fast paced environment including taking ownership of manipulating commercial playlists executing program/commercial/marketing changes managing playlists sending logs for reconciliation and maintaining the overall reliability and execution of live sports network broadcasts using cutting edge software SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.
• Monitor and maintain the continuity and availability for all Networks and distribution channels.
• Perform control room duties (Technical Director Commercial Integration and Associate Director) to support live events.
• Receive and execute direction of the networks operating.
• Perform ingest and quality control duties for on-air content airing on sports networks.
• Work well within a team environment.
• Continue to exceed expectations in on-air reliability and customer service for all NOC clientele.
• Ensure reliability of on-air schedules in a dynamic environment.
• Act as the last line of defense for internal clients and stations swiftly responding to any on-air discrepancies with situational awareness and quick decision-making skills.
• Protect our airwaves by meticulously simulating the viewer experience constantly checking for proper audio video captioning and picture quality.
• Collaborate with Operation Supervisors and work as a cohesive team to promptly recover from any on-air discrepancies.
• Act as a mentor and subject matter expert by contributing and supporting on-going 1:1 peer-to-peer training.
• Perform all other duties to support the success of the Network Operations Center as assigned by manager and follow company rules and policies

• A High School Diploma and relevant certification or Associate's Degree in Media or Communications or equivalent professional experience in broadcast digital or post production role.
• A solid understanding of television production broadcast operations and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements.

• BA/BS in related field.
• 2+ years of experience in an On-air broadcast environment with a proven understanding of live "on-air" broadcast operations execution.
• 2+ years of experience in a live environment specifically a strong background in executing live sports broadcasts.
• 2+ years of experience demonstrating an overall understanding & knowledge of the television production process broadcast operations & news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements.
• 2+ years of proven knowledge of switchers routers communications ingest and automation systems.
• 2+ years of experience in ingest and quality control processes.
  Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and pressure situations. Ability to be flexible in approach and respond well to pressure.
• Proven leadership high energy level strong attention to detail and strong team and communication skills.
• Extensive and significant experience understanding and knowledge of digital broadcast and production technical systems standards and processes.
• Technical experience with automated real-time systems digital video and audio troubleshooting and test techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with work rules and scheduling.

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in Stamford CT- This position is fully onsite with no ability to work hybrid or work from home.
• Must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be willing and available to work any shift including overnight shifts weekends and holidays to meet the needs of a 24x7/365 operation with possibility of schedule changes based on business needs and priorities.
• Must be willing and able to view all content including that considered to be mature in nature repetitive and potentially controversial

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From film television news theme parks interactive media and streaming our people are at the center of it all. ​Here we solve complex and business-critical problems. That’s why we’re looking for people to help us continue our evolution imagining and delivering the most innovative and disruptive products and services through the latest tech advancements in the industry. ​ Here you can develop solutions. You’ll develop solutions that allow engineers to broadcast live TV from the comfort of their homes. These solutions will enable the use of our collection of hundreds of thousands of distinct intellectual properties across our film television and streaming brands. Here you can transform. You’ll make decisions and solve complex problems by leveraging insights that come from data building AI to help enable solutions to optimize every aspect of our content eco-system. Here you can build. You’ll build emerging immersive technologies that are used to power the broadcasts and streaming of global events like the Super Bowl and Olympics. You can create secure elastic cloud-based services connecting parts of our global platform ecosystem that effect tens of millions of viewers consumers and businesses that consume and love NBCUniversal’s content. And while you design build and architect your career we have the culture to make sure you’re supported. Here you can work and still live your best life! We’re leaders in our fields. We hire smart people and trust them to get the job done. We are never too busy to develop a fellow colleague. We understand our goals – or we ask. When we see something that needs doing – we do it. We make data-driven decisions. We fiercely believe in our talent and their growth. If you're ready to make an impact here you can.

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