Manager, BOC Operations (Evening shift)

NBCUniversal Intl.; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Manager, BOC Operations in Stamford to plan and manage daily operations for the Stamford Sports Facility, supporting NBC Sports and Peacock productions with in-studio and remote facilities usage.

You will oversee planning, booking, monitoring, and transmission workflows, coordinating with outlets, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate coverage of live and taped sports events. Strong broadcast ops experience is essential.

Qualifications

• ,BA/BS in communications/television production or related field; equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years experience in TV production/broadcast operations or 7+ years with ingest/live master control.
• Knowledge of satellite/fiber transmission and format specs.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations from planning, booking, and monitoring high-profile sporting events.
• Strategic transmission planning for remote shows and productions.
• Act as liaison with media outlets and master controls (30 Rock, Versant, Dry Creek, Peacock and others).
• Coordinate with vendors on signal and connectivity planning for projects.
• Disseminate information to production and operations staff.
• Track budgets for projects and live shots.
• Respond to breaking news as primary sports newsgathering contact.
• Schedule all live ingest for NBC Sports & Peacock.
• Operate routers, video scopes, Multiviews, and comms panel.

Skills

Satellite Ops

Media Grid

Airspeed

Telestream

Microsoft 365

Education

BA/BS in communications/television production

5+ years in TV production/broadcast ops

Tools

ScheduALL

Job description

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.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The Manager, BOC Operations plans/manages the daily operation of the Stamford Sports Facility supplying the On-Air needs of our Productions and provides in-Studio Operations support for shows involving Multiple Complex Remote facilities usage.

Responsibilities:

Oversee / Manage day to day operations from planning, booking, and monitoring high profile sporting events

Strategic transmission planning for remote shows and productions

Act as the liaison with Media Outlets and Master Controls (30 Rock, Versant, Dry Creek, Peacock and other NBC affiliates or Independent Networks)

Work with vendors on signal and connectivity planning on assigned projects

Plan and distribute transmission and connectivity info to internal and external partners.

Disseminate information among all other production and operations staff.

Track budget guidelines for projects, live shots, and related assignments

React immediately to breaking news; serves as the primary sports newsgathering resource point person for Production and associated transmission needs.

Knowledge of sporting events and overall sports knowledge

Schedule all live ingest of material for all of NBC Sports & Peacock

Ability to operate routers, video scopes, Multiviews and comms panel

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in communications /television production or related field, and/or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years experience in TV production / broadcast operations / Satellite Operations OR 7+ years experience with Ingest and/or Live Master Control
• Knowledge of satellite/fiber transmission and format specs
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft 365

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge and experience with ingest devices (Airspeed, Media Grid, Telestream) and File transfer functions
• Team player, with the ability to also work independently, with little supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast paced, high-pressure environment under deadline pressure
• Knowledge of ScheduALLor similar broadcast/news scheduling system

Must be available for all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Must be flexible for late or last-minute scheduling changes

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Must be 18 years or older

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

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 [emailprotected] .

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