Master Control Operator

# Master Control OperatorNBCUniversal1 day agoFull-time

On-site Stamford Connecticut United States Sports Company  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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, Dream Works Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood.

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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.

Job Description    Work with a driven and highly motivated team to support the On-Air Operations of NBC Universal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. As a Master Control Operator at NBC Universal, you will be responsible for all aspects of maintaining and ensuring the reliability of all NBCU Cable Networks channels including live execution of events for news, entertainment, and sports.

Will be required to monitor and recover live networks for all NBCU Cable channels.
Responsibilities:
Perform the duties of a live sports master control operator in a fast paced environment, including taking ownership of manipulating commercial playlists, executing program/commercial/marketing changes, managing playlists, sending logs for reconciliation and maintaining the overall reliability and execution of live sports network broadcasts using cutting edge software SNELL Morpheus and Amagi.  Monitor and maintain the continuity and availability for all Networks and distribution channels.  

Perform control room duties (Technical Director, Commercial Integration, and Associate Director) to support live events.  Receive and execute direction of the networks operating.  Perform ingest and quality control duties for on-air content airing on sports networks.  Work well within a team environment.  Continue to exceed expectations in on-air reliability and customer service for all NOC clientele.  Ensure reliability of on-air schedules in a dynamic environment.  

Act as the last line of defense for internal clients and stations, swiftly responding to any on-air discrepancies with situational awareness and quick decision-making skills.  Protect our airwaves by meticulously simulating the viewer experience, constantly checking for proper audio, video, captioning, and picture quality.  Collaborate with Operation Supervisors and work as a cohesive team to promptly recover from any on-air discrepancies.  

Act as a mentor and subject matter expert by contributing and supporting on-going 1:1 peer-to-peer training.  Perform all other duties to support the success of the Network Operations Center as assigned by manager and follow company rules and policies    Qualifications    Requirements:
A High School Diploma and relevant certification or Associate's Degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in broadcast, digital, or post production role.  A solid understanding of television production, broadcast operations, and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements.
Desired Characteristics:
BA/BS in related field.  2+ years of…