Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

We are looking for a Director to join the Operations team in Needham MA, supporting NBC10 Boston, NBC Sports Boston, Telemundo Boston and NECN, working in our state-of-the-art facility the NBCU Boston Media Center.
As a Director, you will be primarily responsible for directing and operating live and recorded television news and sports productions using the Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control system. If you love the thrill of live production, enjoy working with people, and want to make a positive impact while being a part of a high performing team working with leading edge production technology, you could be the perfect match for our team. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with editorial and production personnel to code and execute newscasts using production automation.
• Build master rundown patterns for all television broadcasts. 
• Shape overall creative appearance of the broadcasts using video, audio and graphics effects. 
• Give direction and timing cues to talent and other technicians working on broadcasts.
• Work with your peers, management, and engineering staff to continually refine workflows; document technical procedures while pursuing new efficiencies/capabilities
• Lead control room operations during shows, providing clear, effective communication with producers, technical staff, and talent; calmly navigate time-sensitive situations.
• Ensure execution in alignment with standard operating procedures. 
• All other duties as assigned. 
• Required onsite. This position is required to be performed full time onsite from an NBCUniversal designated work site. 

Qualifications

Basic

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, engineering, radio, television & film, operations, media production, related fields or equivalent experience. 

Skills & Experience we are looking for:  

• Experience directing and operating television production systems for mid to major market news or live events. 
• Expertise with the Ross Overdrive Production Automation, including coding and preparation of rundowns, automation of video switchers, audio mixers, camera robotics, graphic systems and prompters. 
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to troubleshoot and work around operational issues.
• Experience working under pressure in breaking news situations while being a calm leader in the control room. 
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with others. 
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) a plus 

Eligibility Requirements:  

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through  to be considered 
• Must be willing to work in Boston 
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours, and on weekends with short notice 
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States 
• Must be 18 years or older 
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program 

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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