Programming Specialist

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Technical Operations is seeking a Program Specialist to join a driven and highly motivated team to support NBCUniversal's domestic broadcast networks. The Specialist will be responsible for various areas of onboarding, ingest, and fulfillment of content. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the rest of Media Fulfillment, Product and Engineering teams across multiple site locations.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary contact for the network's Programming Groups, representing them on their behalf within the Media Ops organization.

• Responsible for all network edit sessions. Work with the editor to validate all content is edited to the network's specifications.

• Responsible for materials management of programs and re-airs. This includes onboarding and coordination of program delivery, fixes and replacements.

• Responsible for coordinating and assisting quality control screening, version control and file completion for on-air playout.

• Understand any and all additional technical services and applications required, including WebScheduler, OTTO , Translator and Translator Linear (TLL).

• Responsible for coordination of program format adjustments with the Ad Sales, On-Air Scheduling and the Network Programming Groups.

• Lead weekly calls with network programming and digital teams.

• Confirm schedule accuracy in WebScheduler, TLL and secondary distribution (VOD/C3) docs based on the programming grids.

• Work with the operations on secondary distribution needs for network and will be expected to learn and provide support for secondary distribution workflows.

• While assigned to a specific network, network assignment could change based on business needs.

• In addition to the assigned network, there could be requests to handle additional responsibilities based on available bandwidth.

Requirements:

• 2+ yr experience in a broadcast environment.

• 2+ yr work experience showing strong computer, communication, and facilitation skills

• 2+ yr experience with varied program content

• 2+ yr work experience in a fast-paced environment requiring troubleshooting, process skills, and exhibiting an ability to adapt to changing scenarios

• A track record of meeting or exceeding performance expectations

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to work under pressure with great attention to detail.

• Bachelor's or 2-year degree in Communications or Media.

• Experience, understanding and knowledge of digital broadcast and production technical systems, standards and processes

• A track record of meeting or exceeding performance expectations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through to be considered

• Must be willing to work in New York, New York

• Willingness to work overtime, on weekends and holidays with notice

• Must be willing and available to work any shift and/or "on-call" including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of a 24x7/365 operation, with possibility of schedule changes based on business needs and priorities.

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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000

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 [email protected].