Full Job Description
The Manager, BOC Operations plans/manages the daily operation of the Stamford Sports Facility supplying the On-Air needs of our Productions and provides in-Studio Operations support for shows involving Multiple Complex Remote facilities usage.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee / Manage day to day operations from planning, booking, and monitoring high profile sporting events
• Strategic transmission planning for remote shows and productions
• Act as the liaison with Media Outlets and Master Controls (30 Rock, Versant, Dry Creek, Peacock and other NBC affiliates or Independent Networks)
• Work with vendors on signal and connectivity planning on assigned projects
• Plan and distribute transmission and connectivity info to internal and external partners.
• Disseminate information among all other production and operations staff.
• Track budget guidelines for projects, live shots, and related assignments
• Reacts immediately to breaking news; serves as the primary sports newsgathering resource point person for Production and associated transmission needs.
• Knowledge of sporting events and overall sports knowledge
• Schedule all live ingest of material for all of NBC Sports & Peacock
• Ability to operate routers, video scopes, Multiview's and comms panel
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:
• BA/BS degree in communications /television production or related field, and/or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years experience in TV production / broadcast operations / Satellite Operations OR 7+ years experience with Ingest and/or Live Master Control
• Knowledge of satellite/fiber transmission and format specs
• Strong multitasking skills
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft 365
Desired Characteristics:
• Knowledge and experience with ingest devices (Airspeed, Media Grid, Telestream) and File transfer functions
• Team player, with the ability to also work independently, with little supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast paced, high-pressure environment under deadline pressure
• Knowledge of ScheduALL or similar broadcast/news scheduling system
Additional Requirements:
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must be available for all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be flexible for late or last-minute scheduling changes
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.