Field Broadcast Engineer (Temporary Role)
NBCUniversal, Miami, FL, United States
Job Description
The Field Broadcast Engineer is responsible for supporting Telemundo Network with remote broadcast capabilities for entertainment, sports, news, as well as Telemundo’s tentpole productions. The Field Broadcast Engineer will be responsible for operating and maintaining a ENG camera, lighting, editing and audio package as needed.
Responsible for managing various disciplines of remote broadcasting including but not limited to transmission, audio, video, communications, RF, and IT
Responsible for designing, integrating, maintaining, operating, procuring, and assembling “travel ready” light weight and streamlined broadcast systems for deployment world-wide
Responsible for keeping up to date paperwork on engineering systems, technical workflows, and client specific technical solutions
Responsible for maintaining inventory of all equipment used by Field Operations and maintain all associated documentation up to date
Responsible for creating pack lists and manifests of equipment being deployed domestically and internationally
Maintains the department up to date on latest technologies and broadcast protocols
Works under the direct supervision of the Manager, Technical Field Operations and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by manager as needed
This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Qualifications Basic Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of experience setting up remote broadcasts
Exhibits working knowledge and experience with:
Remote broadcast transmission signal flow
Audio mixers and microphones.
Professional camera setup and color matching
Remote to home base communications
Satellite uplink technology and procedures.
Radio frequency microphones and transmitters.
IP networks for use with PC’s and streaming video.
Associate's degree from an accredited technical school/relevant field or equivalent work experience
Proven experience leading and/or managing technical teams
Fluency English (both written & verbal)
Proven knowledge in all aspects of television production format
Desired Characteristics:
Fluency in English and Spanish (both written and verbal) strongly preferred
Ability to troubleshoot in a live television environment
Experience with Visio or Auto Cad
Detail oriented and highly organized
Self-starter who exhibits ownership on assigned tasks and who will push for solutions that solve immediate problems while building towards long-term goals
Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment
Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Ability to build rapport with clients and manage expectations
Ability to effectively be flexible in approach, and respond well to pressure
Strong interpersonal & leadership skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Additional Requirements
This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Must be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida area
Willingness to travel with short notice and on weekends
Candidate must be available for overnight and/or overseas travel to natural disasters or conflict-ridden parts of the world, or otherwise hazardous locations
Must be 18 years or older
Must be willing to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment
Must be available to work (whenever necessary for show production) early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
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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Responsible for managing various disciplines of remote broadcasting including but not limited to transmission, audio, video, communications, RF, and IT
Responsible for designing, integrating, maintaining, operating, procuring, and assembling “travel ready” light weight and streamlined broadcast systems for deployment world-wide
Responsible for keeping up to date paperwork on engineering systems, technical workflows, and client specific technical solutions
Responsible for maintaining inventory of all equipment used by Field Operations and maintain all associated documentation up to date
Responsible for creating pack lists and manifests of equipment being deployed domestically and internationally
Maintains the department up to date on latest technologies and broadcast protocols
Works under the direct supervision of the Manager, Technical Field Operations and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by manager as needed
This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Qualifications Basic Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of experience setting up remote broadcasts
Exhibits working knowledge and experience with:
Remote broadcast transmission signal flow
Audio mixers and microphones.
Professional camera setup and color matching
Remote to home base communications
Satellite uplink technology and procedures.
Radio frequency microphones and transmitters.
IP networks for use with PC’s and streaming video.
Associate's degree from an accredited technical school/relevant field or equivalent work experience
Proven experience leading and/or managing technical teams
Fluency English (both written & verbal)
Proven knowledge in all aspects of television production format
Desired Characteristics:
Fluency in English and Spanish (both written and verbal) strongly preferred
Ability to troubleshoot in a live television environment
Experience with Visio or Auto Cad
Detail oriented and highly organized
Self-starter who exhibits ownership on assigned tasks and who will push for solutions that solve immediate problems while building towards long-term goals
Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment
Accustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organization
Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Ability to build rapport with clients and manage expectations
Ability to effectively be flexible in approach, and respond well to pressure
Strong interpersonal & leadership skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Additional Requirements
This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Must be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida area
Willingness to travel with short notice and on weekends
Candidate must be available for overnight and/or overseas travel to natural disasters or conflict-ridden parts of the world, or otherwise hazardous locations
Must be 18 years or older
Must be willing to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environment
Must be available to work (whenever necessary for show production) early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
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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