Post Prep Technician

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 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 NBCUniversal's 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
As a Post Prep Technician, you'll support both longform and shortform media workflows across post-production, quality control (QC), and content prep. You'll be part of a collaborative team that ensures every frame meets NBCUniversal's high standards and reaches viewers as intended.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform technical QC and Standards & Practices (S&P) screenings for shortform content.
• Work hands-on with Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Iris, and other post-production tools.
• Operate audio/video scopes to support QC functions.
• Document and communicate technical and S&P issues to Program Operations and external partners.
• Handle closed captioning and V-Chip encoding using Stanza.
• Record feeds through AIRE Central Ingest.
• Manage digital file movement (delivery, restore, archiving) and prepare assets for various workflows.
• Generate downloadable content links via tools like Frame.io.
• Leverage internal automation tools to prep, review, and track content.
• Maintain exceptional client service standards and support additional operational tasks as needed.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
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. Hourly rate: $45,000 - $55,000 hourly rate, non-exempt)
Qualifications
Qualifications/ Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1+ year of experience in post-production or familiarity with editing and QC screening.
• Ability to read and interpret audio/video scopes.
• Understanding of media file formats, codecs, resolutions, and content delivery systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work on-site in Stamford, CT (hybrid schedule).
• Detail-oriented with a proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Avid, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and IRIS.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive, self-starting approach.
• Skilled at juggling multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn emerging technologies and troubleshoot creatively.
• Strong communicator with experience collaborating across departments, clients, and vendors.
• Background in media asset management.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus.
• Comfortable mentoring peers or training new team members.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
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. Hourly rate: $45,000 - $55,000 hourly rate, non-exempt)
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].