On-Site Live Sports Broadcast Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

NBCUniversal in Stamford seeks a Manager, BOC Operations to oversee daily sports facility operations supporting On-Air needs for productions and remote facilities. The role provides in-studio operations support for shows using multiple complex remote facilities.

The position requires strong broadcast-ops experience, hands-on expertise with ingest devices, and the ability to coordinate transmission with NBC affiliates. On-site work is mandatory and the role offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee/manage day-to-day operations from planning, booking, and monitoring high-profile sporting events.
• Strategic transmission planning for remote shows and productions.
• Liaise with Media Outlets and Master Controls (30 Rock, Versant, Dry Creek, Peacock and NBC affiliates).
• Collaborate with vendors on signal and connectivity planning for assigned projects.
• Plan and distribute transmission and connectivity information to internal and external partners.
• Disseminate information among production and operations staff.
• Track budget guidelines for projects, live shots, and related assignments.
• React immediately to breaking news; serve as primary sports newsgathering resource point person for transmission needs.

Skills

TV production

Broadcast operations

Satellite transmission knowledge

MS 365 familiarity

Education

BA/BS in communications / television production

Tools

Airspeed

Media Grid

Telestream

Job description

NBCUniversal in Stamford seeks a Manager, BOC Operations to oversee daily sports facility operations supporting On-Air needs for productions and remote facilities. The role provides in-studio operations support for shows using multiple complex remote facilities.

The position requires strong broadcast-ops experience, hands-on expertise with ingest devices, and the ability to coordinate transmission with NBC affiliates. On-site work is mandatory and the role offers competitive compensation.