Graphics Playback Operator - NBC Sports - NBC Universal - United States

Job description

Responsibilities

Rol e Purpose

NBC Universal's Studio Operations is looking for an Electronic Graphics Operator to support the NBC Sports Group. This is a great opportunity to work with the best in the business in a live/tape Sports environment.

Responsibilities
· Operation of multiple list driven Graphics devices for play-out to air, while maintaining high technical standards.
· Cover an on-air lower-third control room Chyron Operator position and/or a Graphics Playback Operator position handling various graphics integration, including full screens, animations, OTS cutouts, talent box locators and routing
· Format graphic templates, organize data and prepare effects for live telecasts
· Coordinate graphics details with Directors, Technical Directors, Producers, Artists and Operations Managers
· Check content for accurate spelling and grammar

Job Number

38468BR
Posting Category

Studio Technical Operations
Country

United States
Sub-Business

NBC Olympics, Remotes and Operations
About Us

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.

Sports & Olympics
NBC Sports is synonymous with superior production that elevates the event, broad promotion, and mutually-beneficial partnerships. Known as America's Olympic Network, NBC has broadcasted 14 Olympic Games including the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, more than any other network. NBC Olympics is also renowned for its award-winning production including more than 90 Emmy Awards. Its ability to amass large audiences with broad promotion, particularly for the Olympics, has resulted in NBC Sports broadcasting nine of the top 10 most-watched events in U.S. television history, including the 2012 London Olympic Games which stands at No. 1 all time with 217 million viewers. In 2009, NBC Sports won the prestigious Peabody Award for its production of the Beijing Games and was named ‘Best in Sports Television' at the Sports Business Awards.
State/Province

Connecticut
Career Level

Experienced
Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications

· Minimum 2 years of experience operating graphics playback devices for live television (This is not an Artist position)

· Minimum 4 years of experience in a live news and/or sports production control room environment

· Bachelors or Associates degree in related communications/Media field and/or equivalent experience

Eligibility Requirements

· Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays and must be able to adapt with little notice.

· Interested candidate 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

· It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal' s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
City

Stamford
Notices

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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.