Manager, BOC Operations - NBC Sports

NBCUniversal; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Other discounts and perks

Job summary

NBCUniversal in Stamford, CT seeks a Manager, BOC Operations to oversee daily operations of the Stamford Sports Facility, supplying on-air needs for productions and providing in-studio operations support. The role requires coordinating high-profile sporting events, remote productions, and liaison with Master Controls and NBC affiliates; strong transmission planning and signal management are essential.

Applicants should have a BA in communications/TV production and 5+ years in TV/broadcast

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in communications/television production or related field.
• 5+ years in TV production or broadcast operations; 7+ years for ingest/live master control.
• Knowledge of satellite/fiber transmission and format specs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for planning, booking, and monitoring high-profile sports events.
• Strategic transmission planning for remote shows and productions.
• Coordinate with Master Controls and NBC affiliates on signal and connectivity.
• Disseminate information to production and operations staff.
• Track project budgets and schedules for live shots.
• Manage live ingest of material for NBC Sports & Peacock.

Skills

Broadcast operations

Satellite/transmission

Multitasking

Microsoft 365

Education

BA/BS in communications/television production

Tools

Airspeed

Media Grid

Telestream

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
• Reacts 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, Multiview’s and comms panel

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
• Strong multitasking skills
• 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 ScheduALL or similar broadcast/news scheduling system

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• 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 designated as full-time on-site and must be performed from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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 to $112,000

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 [e-mail].