Transmission Coordinator

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the worlds leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company (Versant) comprised of most of NBCUniversals cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

You will be responsible for support of Versant Transmission and Acquisition operations.  You’ll be managing signal flows and communication for daily coverage involving the assignment desk, bureaus, remotes and our Versant partners and affiliates in a rapid news environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Signal routing, quality control, and monitoring of all incoming and outgoing feeds/streams associated with Versant.
• Communicate with live control rooms and remote sites.
• Coordinate daily coverage with Versant Assignment Desk.
• Provide direction to field crews and remote studios using a multitude of technologies such as LiveU bonded cellular, terrestrial vendors, satellite, and IP solutions to optimize signal quality.
• Meet aggregating deadlines in a quick turnaround, evolving situation.
• Support all Versant partners as needed.
• With attention to detail and focus, troubleshoot quality control issues.
• Booking and scheduling of remote facilities and Transmission when needed.
• Work with Versant Engineering and other Incident Management teams to resolve equipment malfunctions and outages.

Qualifications

What You Must Have:

• A minimum of 1 year of proven experience in live-to-air television operations TOC/NOC environment, with responsibility for audio/video/data quality and continuity.
• Hands-on experience with basic operation and configuration of Transmission facility hardware such as LiveU, satellite receivers, antennas, IP/ASI encoders and decoders, and video plant router control panels.
• Must be flexible with assigned shift for relief and breaking news coverage, will be assigned to rotational weekends for on-call coverage, and must be willing to work overtime.
• Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Capable of meeting strict deadlines.
• Critical thinking and attention to detail with diagnostics.

What Would Make You a Stand-out:

• Self-managing individual with willingness to learn new technologies,
• Possess superior interpersonal and communication skills. 

Additional Information 

This position is required to be performed full-time from a Versant designated worksite.

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: $42-$52/hour

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversals 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.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.