Media Traffic Control 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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As a Media Traffic Control Manager, you will be responsible for the set-up, trafficking and coordination of transmission facilities for the use of all NBC Universal entities – primarily NBC News programming.

Responsibilities: 

• Booking and coordinating both satellite, fiber and IP feeds supporting NBC Network News, Sports and Entertainment, along with Streaming services such as NBC News Now and Peacock.
• Live control room show support including remote trouble-shooting and any necessary re-routing prior or even during the on-air show. Also includes routing to and from NBC Bureaus
• Set Audio/Video levels to spec and verify signal quality of remotes prior to air.
• Knowledge in booking, coordination, and understanding of streaming technology such as LiveU, Makito, or VideoShip and providers such as LTN, TVU, Videolink EIP among others.
• Work closely with producers, technical and production managers, and NBC News Assignment Desk regarding booking facilities both international and domestic.
• Close interaction with Vendors, Field, and NBC Bureau teams in remote signal acquisition
• Familiarity & fluency with scheduling and control systems such as ScheduAll & Dataminer
• Procure and assign both vendor and in-house satellite trucks for remote origination
• Remote Interface based control of technical infrastructure: including satellite receivers, decoders, router control, spectrum analyzers as well as video/audio adjustments
• Coordinate efforts with non-NBC news agencies in organizing pools or sharing resources.

 

Required Characteristics: 

• BA in Broadcasting, or Communications required.
• Minimum 4 years related experience
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems expeditiously in support of live programming
• Experienced in live television production, understanding of critical deadlines with respect   to making air. Familiarity with Newsgathering process and current events is a plus
• Strong understanding of A/V levels, transmission gear, control software and signal flow
• Familiarity with Satellite and Terrestrial television facilities, both foreign and domestic
• Must be available and willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overnights - sometimes with short notice. Occasional Travel may be involved
• Ability to both work from home and the office is also required as this is a hybrid position

Desired Characteristics 

• Knowledge of both traditional transmission technologies and equipment. as well as newer IP, social media or personal device-based streaming platforms
• Ability to multi-task; fulfill concurrent live control room and news coverage transmission requests along multiple programming platforms
• Familiarity with compression schemes and transport stream delivery
• Knowledge of IP streaming applications and concepts
• Exude professional, calm demeanor in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Logical thinker with ability to follow signal flow; ability to perform basic troubleshooting
• Understanding of editorial processes and ability to react to editorial priorities
• Experience with ScheduAll or any M&C based systems along with LiveU Central a plus.

Additional Information 

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time. 

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: $110,000 - $140,000 

 

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].