Real-Time Graphics Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

NBC News is seeking a Real-Time Specialist to support the design, development, and execution of real-time broadcast graphics using Vizrt, including support for Unreal Engine and HTML5-based graphics pipelines. This role supports live news programming and special events and works closely with editorial, creative, and engineering teams to ensure reliable, on-air graphics operations across linear and digital platforms.

Responsibilities
• Design, build, and maintain real-time graphics using Viz Artist and Template Wizard.
• Develop and support producer-driven Vizrt templates for live news programming.
• Integrate live and automated data sources into Vizrt graphics systems.
• Support Unreal Engine graphics pipelines for real-time rendering, virtual sets, and mixed-reality graphics.
• Support HTML5-based graphics pipelines and integrations as part of hybrid broadcast and digital workflows.
• Integrate Unreal and HTML5 graphics outputs into Vizrt and broadcast graphics systems as required.
• Provide hands-on technical support for live productions, including setup, troubleshooting, and on-air support in control room environments.
• Collaborate with producers, designers, and engineers to translate editorial and creative requirements into functional real-time graphics solutions.
• Maintain documentation and assist with training users on real-time graphics tools and workflows.
• Participate in testing, deployment, and maintenance of new real-time graphics technologies.

Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with Vizrt in a live broadcast environment.
• Proficiency with Viz Artist and Template Wizard.
• Experience supporting Unreal Engine graphics pipelines in real-time or broadcast environments.
• Experience working with data-driven and automated real-time graphics systems.
• Strong understanding of live television production workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues under deadline pressure in live production environments.

Desired characteristics
• Experience with HTML5-based graphics systems or web graphics pipelines (HTML5, JavaScript, WebGL).
• Familiarity with hybrid broadcast and digital graphics workflows.
• Scripting or programming experience (VBScript, Python, C#, or similar).
• Experience with virtual production, AR, or mixed-reality graphics.
• Background in 3D graphics, animation, or real-time rendering.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Additional requirements
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as news coverage requires.
• Hybrid: 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.