Media Manager, NBC Bay Area

NBCUniversal•San Jose, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

NBCUniversal is seeking a Media Manager who embraces new technology in a modern newsroom and is resourceful at developing new ideas to improve newsgathering capabilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced news environment while maintaining the highest quality of broadcast standards. This role provides frontline, hands-on support for digital media operations, managing external client relationships, and overseeing the day-to-day management of Digital Media on shared servers.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of broadcast operations experience including familiarity with/use of non-linear post production software, media asset management software (administrative), an understanding of broadcast signals, broadcast video playback systems, media archival systems
Experience supporting Windows operating environment
Experience ingesting Satellite and Microwave feeds (ENG/SNG)
Experience providing basic front line end user support for the DALET newsroom computer/editing system
Experience working with digital media file formats, such as .XML, .MOV, .DV, .PSD, etc., and file conversion
Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must have a valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Positive attitude and a team player
Ability to quickly understand and assess opportunities and/or problems and respond with creative ideas and solutions
Ability to meet deadlines and successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently
Make priority decisions under deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Provide frontline, hands-on support for digital media operations, service multiple internal clients (news, promotions) using a customer service approach
Manage external client relationships with other broadcast and media companies
Responsible for the day-to-day management of Digital Media on shared servers
Ingest feeds, transfer file based media and set up protection and private files in a media asset management system
Responsible for maintaining and purging file systems
Oversee media pushed into on-air playback systems
Daily maintenance and trouble reporting on newsroom system.
Provide system use instructions to Editors, Producers, and other users
Responsible for acquisitions of ENG/SNG and satellite feeds ensuring good quality signal
Perform quality control checks on all feeds and live shots
Write technical Standard Operating Procedures as needed