Live News Production Control Operator

NBCUniversal; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal in West Hartford, CT is seeking an APC Operator to join the Operations team. You will direct and operate live and recorded TV news productions using the Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control system, collaborating with talent and technicians in a fast-paced control room.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and hands-on experience with automated production control systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, journalism, engineering, radio, television & film, operations, media production or related fields or equivalent experience.
• 1 year experience as a newscast Director/Technical Director.
• 1 year hands-on experience with Automated Production Control system.

Responsibilities

• Direct and operate live and recorded TV news productions from control rooms, studios, and remote locations.
• Provide direction and timing to talent and technicians during broadcasts.
• Shape the broadcast appearance with video, audio, and graphics in collaboration with Content team.
• Operate playout tools (Dalet Galaxy, Ross Xpression).
• Manage robotic cameras with Ross Cambot software and SSL audio platforms.
• Set up and maintain studio equipment, lighting, and set pieces.
• Collaborate with management and engineering to improve workflows.

Skills

Strong communication

Under pressure

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Journ/J&E/related fields

Tools

Ross Overdrive Production Automation

Dalet Galaxy

Ross Xpression

Ross Cambot Software

SSL Audio platform

Job description

NBCUniversal in West Hartford, CT is seeking an APC Operator to join the Operations team. You will direct and operate live and recorded TV news productions using the Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control system, collaborating with talent and technicians in a fast-paced control room.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and hands-on experience with automated production control systems.