Media Prep Technician

NBCUniversal; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

Job summary

The position involves editing with NLEs (Adobe Premiere), performing standards edits, conducting QC, transcoding, metadata validation, and collaborating with stakeholders. It is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence in Denver, CO or Stamford, CT.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in broadcast operations, post‑production, or related media environment.
• 1+ year using NLE systems such as Adobe Premiere.
• 1+ year of QC for video or media assets.
• Working knowledge of digital media formats and codecs (e.g., QuickTime, MXF, MPEG, H.264).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Edit and prep content using non‑linear editing platforms (e.g., Adobe Premiere).
• Perform standards edits to comply with network requirements and preserve audio/video sync and captions.
• Conduct high‑resolution QC reviews for feature/episodic content per specs.
• Verify assets meet technical specs before distribution.
• Ensure language, subtitles, and closed captions are synced with video assets.
• Review and validate metadata accuracy for media assets.
• Transcode media files using platforms like Vantage.
• Use internal workflow/asset tracking systems to manage tasks and timelines.
• Work with closed captioning tools (e.g., Stanza, CaptionMaker).
• Manage a queue of work and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Broadcast operations

NLE (Premiere)

Quality control

Video formats

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Vantage

Captioning tools

Job description

The Media Prep Technician supports the digital media supply chain by preparing, quality‑controlling, and delivering content to internal and external partners worldwide. This role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high standards for accuracy, reliability, and timeliness.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform editing and media preparation tasks using non‑linear editing (NLE) platforms (e.g., Adobe Premiere) to prepare content for distribution
• Execute Standards & Practices edits to ensure compliance with network requirements, including blurring, video/audio corrections, and preservation of audio sync and captioning integrity
• Conduct high‑resolution quality control (QC) reviews for feature and episodic content, including full QC evaluations when required, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory specifications (e.g., FCC and NBCUniversal standards)
• Verify that all assets meet required technical specifications and quality expectations prior to distribution
• Ensure language, subtitle, and closed caption files are properly synced with video assets
• Review and validate metadata accuracy associated with media assets
• Transcode media files using platforms such as Vantage or comparable systems
• Utilize internal workflow and asset tracking systems to manage assigned tasks and maintain delivery timelines
• Work with closed captioning tools such as Stanza or CaptionMaker (or similar platforms)
• Manage a queue of work and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and operational requirements
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal stakeholders to support operational workflows

Requirements & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in broadcast operations, post‑production, or a related media environment
• 1+ year of experience using NLE systems such as Adobe Premiere
• 1+ year of experience performing quality control (QC) for video or media assets
• Working knowledge of digital media formats and codecs (e.g., QuickTime, MXF, MPEG, H.264)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
• Experience using transcoding platforms such as Vantage or similar systems
• Familiarity with closed captioning tools (e.g., Stanza, CaptionMaker, or equivalent)
• Experience working with Media Asset Management (MAM) systems
• Experience collaborating within Microsoft Teams in a production or operations environment

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work onsite in Denver, Colorado or Stamford, Connecticut, in accordance with a hybrid schedule (minimum four days per week in‑office)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation in accordance with applicable laws

Hybrid Schedule

This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in‑office requirements at any time.

Benefits and Salary

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. Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Accommodation Statement

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].