News Operations Center Operator

This is a Full Time Job

This position is a temporary role that will last two months, with a possibility of extending longer.

Responsibilities
• Coordinate with News assignment desk & editorial staff as well as Media Managers for required newsfeeds via Microwave, Fiber, Satellite, and Cellular bonded news systems and future technology.
• Operate complex ENG microwave control systems, satellite systems, CBNG systems, and beauty camera systems.
• Perform Quality control on all ingested feeds including Video, Audio, Microphone levels, and IFB operation.
• Coordinate feed routing to studio control rooms.
• Coordinate IFB assignments to field crews and Helicopter via RTS and 450 radio''

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Network Operation Center / Technical Operation Center or the equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with digital microwave transmission systems
• In-depth knowledge Electronic News Gathering and Digital Satellite News Gathering operations
• Knowledge and experience in remote control Electronic News Gathering control systems
• Familiarity with digital video communication systems

Eligibility Requirements
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement between the Company and the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians Union (NABET).  Successful candidate will be required to join the NABET Union if not already a member and remain a member in good standing of that union
• Willingness to work overtime, evenings, and on weekends with short notice, and respond to emergency calls

Desired Characteristics
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, act decisively and successfully execute multiple assignments concurrently
• Detail oriented & be able to remain calm when under pressure
• Familiarity with MPEG transport streams and Television encoders
• Working knowledge of laptop editing
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Understanding of the Los Angeles communities and their location relative to terrain
• Good Interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
• Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together
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Additional Requirements:
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• Salary Range: $58,594.64 - $124,072.81

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