Manager, BOC Operations - NBC Sports

Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
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.
Job Description
The Manager, BOC Operations plans/manages the daily operation of the Stamford Sports Facility supplying the On-Air needs of our Productions and provides in-Studio Operations support for shows involving Multiple Complex Remote facilities usage.
Responsibilities:

• Oversee / Manage day to day operations from planning, booking, and monitoring high profile sporting events
• Strategic transmission planning for remote shows and productions
• Act as the liaison with Media Outlets and Master Controls (30 Rock, Versant, Dry Creek, Peacock and other NBC affiliates or Independent Networks)
• Work with vendors on signal and connectivity planning on assigned projects

• Plan and distribute transmission and connectivity info to internal and external partners.

• Disseminate information among all other production and operations staff.

• Track budget guidelines for projects, live shots, and related assignments

• Reacts immediately to breaking news; serves as the primary sports newsgathering resource point person for Production and associated transmission needs.

• Knowledge of sporting events and overall sports knowledge

• Schedule all live ingest of material for all of NBC Sports & Peacock

• Ability to operate routers, video scopes, Multiview's and comms panel

Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:

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

Desired Characteristics:

• Knowledge and experience with ingest devices (Airspeed, Media Grid, Telestream) and File transfer functions
• Team player, with the ability to also work independently, with little supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast paced, high-pressure environment under deadline pressure
• Knowledge of ScheduALL or similar broadcast/news scheduling system

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must be available for all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be flexible for late or last-minute scheduling changes

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

• Must be 18 years or older

Required On-Site: This position is designated as full-time on-site and must be performed from an NBCUniversal-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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $100,000 to $112,000 (bonus eligible).
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. 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.
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 [email protected].