Media Traffic Control Manager

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

7d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Media Traffic Control Manager, you will be responsible for the set-up, trafficking and coordination of transmission facilities for the use of all NBC Universal entities – primarily NBC News programming.

Requirements

• BA in Broadcasting, or Communications required.
• Minimum 4 years related experience
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems expeditiously in support of live programming
• Experienced in live television production, understanding of critical deadlines with respect to making air.
• Familiarity with Newsgathering process and current events is a plus
• Strong understanding of A/V levels, transmission gear, control software and signal flow
• Familiarity with Satellite and Terrestrial television facilities, both foreign and domestic
• Must be available and willing to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overnights - sometimes with short notice.
• Occasional Travel may be involved
• Ability to both work from home and the office is also required as this is a hybrid position

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of both traditional transmission technologies and equipment. as well as newer IP, social media or personal device-based streaming platforms
• Ability to multi-task; fulfill concurrent live control room and news coverage transmission requests along multiple programming platforms
• Familiarity with compression schemes and transport stream delivery
• Knowledge of IP streaming applications and concepts
• Exude professional, calm demeanor in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Logical thinker with ability to follow signal flow; ability to perform basic troubleshooting
• Understanding of editorial processes and ability to react to editorial priorities
• Experience with ScheduAll or any M&C based systems along with LiveU Central a plus.

Responsibilities

• Booking and coordinating both satellite, fiber and IP feeds supporting NBC Network News, Sports and Entertainment, along with Streaming services such as NBC News Now and Peacock.
• Live control room show support including remote trouble-shooting and any necessary re-routing prior or even during the on-air show. Also includes routing to and from NBC Bureaus
• Set Audio/Video levels to spec and verify signal quality of remotes prior to air.
• Knowledge in booking, coordination, and understanding of streaming technology such as LiveU, Makito, or VideoShip and providers such as LTN, TVU, Videolink EIP among others.
• Work closely with producers, technical and production managers, and NBC News Assignment Desk regarding booking facilities both international and domestic.
• Close interaction with Vendors, Field, and NBC Bureau teams in remote signal acquisition
• Familiarity & fluency with scheduling and control systems such as ScheduAll & Dataminer
• Procure and assign both vendor and in-house satellite trucks for remote origination
• Remote Interface based control of technical infrastructure: including satellite receivers, decoders, router control, spectrum analyzers as well as video/audio adjustments
• Coordinate efforts with non-NBC news agencies in organizing pools or sharing resources.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees