We are looking for a Production Operations Specialist to join the Technology team in San Antonio TX, supporting Telemundo 60 KVDA. As a Production Operations Specialist, you will be primarily responsible for preparing and executing the operation of the automated production control system (APC) for live and recorded television broadcasts. If you love challenges, enjoy working with people, and want to make a positive impact while being a part of a high performing team working at the leading edge of media technology, you could be the perfect match for our team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operate control room systems and automation, using templates to streamline technical directing, audio mixing, robotics, live/remote segment cut-ins, video playback, graphics insertion, and switching.
- Edit stories and clips to ensure high-quality, engaging content that aligns with production standards.
- Give direction and timing to talent and other technicians during broadcasts and studio productions.
- Develop and maintain system documentation for operational and troubleshooting purposes.
- Perform quality control of incoming and outgoing video/audio feeds.
- Push finalized media to on-air playback systems and confirm correct operation.
- Monitor and manage media storage capacity, perform regular maintenance, and purge outdated files
- Performs other control room and studio related duties as assigned.
- Required onsite. This position is required to be performed full time onsite from an NBCUniversal designated work site.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in video production or local news, preferably TD/Directing experience with Ross Overdrive Production Automation or a similar system.
- Experience with production switcher operations, manual and automated video and graphics play out, and audio board operations.
- Must have strong oral/written communication skills, solid interpersonal skills, be able to work in a team, and be able to work accurately under pressure and deadlines.
- Must demonstrate the ability to remain calm under pressure and think critically.
- Strong Computer Skills: Minimum 3 years of experience with computer applications working and monitoring multiple screens and software applications simultaneously in a broadcast environment.
- Good troubleshooting judgment.
- Video editing skills.
- Fluent in Spanish.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must be willing to work in San Antonio TX
- Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours, and on weekends with short notice
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
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].
