Media Operations Manager - NBC4 & Telemundo 52

NBCUniversal; California; On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal Media Operations Manager position at NBC4 & Telemundo 52 in California leads the day-to-day operations of the Media Operations Center, supporting NBC4 & Telemundo 52 teams. You will oversee staffing, workflows, and stakeholder communications to ensure timely, high‑quality media delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, proven experience in large-scale news or live event production, and deep familiarity with media asset management systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years relevant experience, including 3 years of leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading operational functions in mid to major market news or live events.
• Experience with media asset management systems.
• Willing to work in Universal City.
• Available for 24-7 coverage, travel and non-standard hours.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Unrestricted work authorization in the United States.
• Covered by NBCU ADR program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Media Operations team responsible for delivering media support for content production.
• Provide processes, resourcing and guidance to ensure team objectives & SLAs are met.
• Lead staffing and management of Media Operations Center Staff, including hiring, scheduling and performance management.
• Hire, coach and develop team members throughout their career journey.
• Develop & maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication.
• Contribute to the design, development, and execution of new workflows, projects and initiatives.
• Partner with 3rd party vendors and internal service providers to best service the needs of the operation and business
• Ensure compliance with NBCUniversal cyber security policies and standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Stakeholder comms

Vendor management

Media operations

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Media Operations Manager - NBC4 & Telemundo 52

• Full-time
• Business Segment: NBCUniversal Local
• Compensation: USD 125,000 - USD 155,000 - yearly

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.

NBCU Local is reimagining storytelling for the next generation of local news watchers, delivering local content to English and Spanish-speaking audiences in 31 U.S. TV markets and Puerto Rico. We are comprised of NBC Owned Television Stations, NBC Sports Regional Networks and Telemundo Station Group – plus multicast networks COZI TV and TeleXitos, regional cable news network NECN, and 16 free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels – including 11 NBC local news, four Telemundo regional news channels.

The NBCU Local Technology & Operations (Tech Ops) organization providesTechnology & Workflow Solutions, Support, Media Operations, Production, Studio and Facilities services that power NBCU Local content creation and distribution.

We are looking for a Manager, Media Operations to join the TechOps team supporting the NBC4 & Telemundo 52 Los Angeles Media Operations Center and Control Rooms. As the Manager, Media Operations, you will be primarily responsible for day-to-day oversight and management of the team within our Media Operations Center, supporting the NBCU Local News field, editorial and production teams. This role reports to the Director, Operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the Media Operations team responsible for delivering media support for content production
• Provide processes, resourcing and guidance to ensure team objectives & SLAs are met.
• Lead staffing and management of Media Operations Center Staff, including hiring, scheduling and performance management in accordance with station policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Hire, coach and develop team members throughout their career journey.
• Develop & maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication.
• Contribute to the design, development, and execution of new workflows, projects and initiatives
• Partner with 3rd party vendors and internal service providers to best service the needs of the operation and business
• Ensure compliance with NBCUniversal cyber security policies and standards.
• All other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience, including minimum 3 years of leadership experience, consisting of people management, project leadership, or indirect leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in radio, television & film, journalism, operations, related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading operational functions of mid to major market news or live event production operations.
• Experience with media asset management systems and methodologies.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City
• Must be available to work during major on-air events, breaking news, severe weather, severe weather, new system integrations and updates, and be available 24-7 which includes willingness to travel and work outside standard hours, and on weekends with short notice
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Desired Characteristics:

• You love challenges, enjoy leading teams, and want to make a positive impact while being a part of a high performing team providing exceptional service and working with leading edge media technology.
• Ability to create a collaborative environment while rolling out new processes and procedures.
• Ability to articulate clear performance expectations, provide accountability for team members and communicate effectively across stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in managing 3rd party vendors relationships
• Experience with managing employees covered by collective bargaining agreements is a plus.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly desired

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time 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: $125,000- $155,000 (bonus eligible)

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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