NBC News is seeking a Real-Time Specialist to support the design, development, and execution of real-time broadcast graphics using Vizrt, including support for Unreal Engine and HTML5-based graphics pipelines. This role supports live news programming and special events and works closely with editorial, creative, and engineering teams to ensure reliable, on-air graphics operations across linear and digital platforms.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain real-time graphics using Viz Artist and Template Wizard.
- Develop and support producer-driven Vizrt templates for live news programming.
- Integrate live and automated data sources into Vizrt graphics systems.
- Support Unreal Engine graphics pipelines for real-time rendering, virtual sets, and mixed-reality graphics.
- Support HTML5-based graphics pipelines and integrations as part of hybrid broadcast and digital workflows.
- Integrate Unreal and HTML5 graphics outputs into Vizrt and broadcast graphics systems as required.
- Provide hands-on technical support for live productions, including setup, troubleshooting, and on-air support in control room environments.
- Collaborate with producers, designers, and engineers to translate editorial and creative requirements into functional real-time graphics solutions.
- Maintain documentation and assist with training users on real-time graphics tools and workflows.
- Participate in testing, deployment, and maintenance of new real-time graphics technologies.
- Minimum 5 years of experience working with Vizrt in a live broadcast environment.
- Proficiency with Viz Artist and Template Wizard.
- Experience supporting Unreal Engine graphics pipelines in real-time or broadcast environments.
- Experience working with data-driven and automated real-time graphics systems.
- Strong understanding of live television production workflows.
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues under deadline pressure in live production environments.
Desired characteristics
- Experience with HTML5-based graphics systems or web graphics pipelines (HTML5, JavaScript, WebGL).
- Familiarity with hybrid broadcast and digital graphics workflows.
- Scripting or programming experience (VBScript, Python, C#, or similar).
- Experience with virtual production, AR, or mixed-reality graphics.
- Background in 3D graphics, animation, or real-time rendering.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Additional requirements
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as news coverage requires.
- 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 range: $100,000 - $135,000
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].
