APC Operator, NBC & Telemundo Miami

NBCUniversal • Miramar, FL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The APC Operator is responsible for preparing and executing the automated production control system for live and taped television and digital platform broadcasts. The role builds rundowns for broadcasts, public service announcements, commercials, and other programming, and operates control-room computers and automation. This includes creating and using templates to automate production functions such as technical directing, audio mixing, robotics operations, commercial integration, live and remote segment cut-ins, video-file playback, graphics insertion, and switching. The operator gives direction to on-air talent and other technicians and performs other assigned control-room and studio duties. The position is full-time and onsite at the Miramar location, with availability for schedules across a 24x7 shift, overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended or flexible hours during hurricanes, emergencies, and breaking news.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience using Dalet or equivalent newsroom computer systems.
• At least 3 years working with and knowledgeable about television production equipment.
• At least 3 years of experience using computer applications and monitoring multiple screens and software applications simultaneously in a broadcast environment.
• Willingness to work full-time onsite at the Miramar location.
• Willingness to submit to a background investigation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to work any schedule within a 24x7 shift and overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed or required.
• Availability to work extended and flexible hours during hurricanes, emergency situations, and breaking news.
• Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and basic knowledge of Excel.
• Positive work ethic and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work and communicate well with others.
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions.
• Ability to lead and direct others.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of experience directing and/or technical directing.
• At least 3 years of experience with Automated Production Control systems; Ross Overdrive and Xpression systems are preferred.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or a related field, or current college enrollment toward a degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute the automated production control system for live and taped television and digital platform broadcasts.
• Build automated or non-automated rundowns for broadcasts, PSAs, commercials, and other programming.
• Operate control-room computers and automation, including creating and using templates to automate production functions.
• Support technical directing, audio mixing, robotics operations, commercial integration, live and remote segment cut-ins, video-file playback, graphics insertion, and switching.
• Give direction to talent and other technicians during broadcasts.
• Perform other control-room and studio-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed