Media Operations Specialist, NBC & Telemundo Dallas/Fort Worth
About The Position
NBCU Local is reimagining storytelling for the next generation of local news watchers, delivering local content to English and Spanish-speaking audiences in 31 U.S. TV markets and Puerto Rico. We are comprised of NBC Owned Television Stations, NBC Sports Regional Networks and Telemundo Station Group – plus multicast networks COZI TV and TeleXitos, regional cable news network NECN, and 16 free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels – including 11 NBC local news, four Telemundo regional news channels. The NBCU Local Technology & Operations organization provides the Technology & Workflow Solutions, Support, Media Operations, Production, Studio and Facilities services that power NBCU Local content creation and distribution.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in post-production workflows, including media acquisition, management, and playback.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- Working knowledge of basic computer networking, Microsoft Remote Desktop, and general IT systems.
- Must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- External applicants must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must be willing to work onsite in the Dallas/Fort Worth area just south of DFW airport
- Must be available for a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
- Strong understanding of broadcast news workflows and technologies, including non-linear editing (Adobe Premiere).
- Experience in media ingesting, trimming, migration, playback, and archival, with a focus on accurate metadata tagging and naming conventions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt to a wide range of technical tools and workflows.
- Ability to perform under tight deadlines and high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
Responsibilities
- Perform quality control of all incoming and outgoing video/audio feeds, including adjusting and setting correct levels for live reporter hits.
- Ingest all material into the newsroom production system, including both file-based and baseband content from a variety of router sources and systems.
- Utilize basic knowledge of bonded cellular, IP video streams, satellite, and microwave technologies to monitor and manage feeds.
- Transcode media using provided tools; ensure files are compatible and ready for use by newsroom staff.
- Troubleshoot and route video feeds in real time during live or time-sensitive events.
- Maintain day-to-day oversight of digital media on shared servers, ensuring proper metadata tagging, naming conventions, and file integrity.
- Push finalized media to on-air playback systems and verify correct operation.
- Monitor and manage media storage capacity, performing regular maintenance and purging outdated files.
- Address and escalate newsroom system issues; work collaboratively with IT teams and external vendors for resolution.
- Provide training and support to newsroom staff (e.g. Content Producers, Platform Managers, Assignment Managers, Digital Media, Creative Services, Photographers, Reporters) on system usage and best practices.
- Selectively archive rundown elements and validate file integrity for future use.
- Deliver first-tier support for newsroom systems and provide high-level customer service to internal users.
- Provide basic editing support using Adobe Premiere for daily content needs.
- Ingest and manage topical media content for same-day air.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
