Responsibilities
Job Duties

• Directs live and taped news television broadcasts utilizing the ROSS Overdrive automated production control system -amp; Dalet Newsroom Production System
• Builds master rundown patterns for all broadcasts, PSA's, Commercials, etc.
• Works in conjunction with editorial and production personnel to create and execute news casts utilizing an automated production control system
• Shape overall creative appearance of the broadcast using imaginative video, audio and graphics effects
• Gives direction and timing to talent and other technicians on broadcasts
• Perform director and director assist duties as required
• Other related duties as assigned

Job Number
65745BR

Posting Category
Production

Country
United States

Sub-Business
NBCUL - WRC

About Us
About NBCUniversal Local

NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal's local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-housecompanies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country's top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local's stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.

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State/Province
District of Columbia

Career Level
Experienced

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience of live news television directing and/or technical directing
  
• Minimum 3 years working with and knowledge of television production equipment
  
• Minimum 3 years of experience with computer applications working and monitoring multiple screens and software applications simultaneously in a broadcast environment
  
• Minimum 3 years of experience with newsroom computer systems
  
• Strong technical skills and understanding of technical directing, audio mixing, robotics operation, commercial integration, live/remote segment cut-ins, breaking news cut-ins, video file playback and graphics insertion
  
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
  
• Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
  
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays

Desired Characteristics
Desired Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience with Automated Production Control systems ( Ross Overdrive preferred)
  
• Minimum 3 years' experience directing and/or Automation system operation
  
• Associates or BA degree in Telecommunications or related field
  
• Positive work ethic, attitude, high degree of integrity and professionalism
  
• Up to date on and interested in current news events
  
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
  
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with others
  
• Ability to perform under pressure in breaking news and deadline driven situations
  
• Familiarity with Ross Cambotics, Dalet, XPression , CalRec Audio console, desirable
  
• Spanish language skills a plus

City
Washington DC

Notices
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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.