Manager, Broadcast Operations Center - NBC Sports

ZipRecruiter; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Broadcast Operations Manager to oversee daily operations at a busy facility. This role involves managing high-profile sporting events, ensuring seamless communication with media outlets, and performing technical quality checks on broadcast materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in TV production and broadcast operations, with excellent interpersonal skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team and contribute to delivering world-class content that entertains and informs audiences across various platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in TV production/broadcast operations required.
• Knowledge of transmission systems and format specs needed.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for high-profile sporting events.
• Act as liaison with media outlets and vendors.
• Perform technical QC of ingested elements.

Skills

TV production

Broadcast operations

Signal and connectivity planning

Technical QC

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

College degree in communications/television production

Equivalent experience

Tools

Airspeed

Media Grid

Telestream

Microsoft Office

ScheduALL

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Equity and initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Broadcast Operations Manager plans/manages the daily operation of the Stamford 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 (such as RSN, 30 Rock, and other NBC affiliates or Independent Networks)
• Work with vendors on signal and connectivity planning on assigned projects
• Ingest all digital and/or tape material for editing and browsing
• Schedule digital records of all guest cameras, stand-ups, and pre-taped shows and segments
• Perform technical QC of ingested elements
• Operate routers, waveform monitors, and vector scopes

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• College degree in communications/television production or related field, and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working in TV production/broadcast operations
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience with Ingest and/or Master Control live broadcast environment
• Knowledge of transmission systems and format specs
• Knowledge and experience with ingest devices (Airspeed, Media Grid, Telestream) and File transfer functions
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Must be a team player, with the ability to also work independently, with little supervision
• Must be available for all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment under extreme deadline pressure
• Knowledge of ScheduALL scheduling system

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• 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 creed, expression, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, 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].