Media Operations Technician_

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here (omcast.com/values/diversity-equity-inclusion/our-impact) to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.Team OverviewWork with a highly motivated team of individuals who are responsible for the fulfillment of media content to NBCUniversal’s distribution outlets, including its cable networks, owned television stations and online destinations. A QC Technician must perform quality control of content for NBCU Studio distribution using several technical processes & technologies including, but not limited to, Audio/Video QC, subtitle QC, audio language recognition, order prioritization, cross team communication and troubleshooting.Responsibilities• Perform quality control of all digital media for Studio Fulfillment distribution.• QC all content for distribution - Ensure technical specifications for all encoded and transcoded files including foreign languages with the expectation of making zero errors or defects.• QC and segmentation off all content being stored into NBCU’s serving library.• Learn and perform all media prep processes in the Media Operations Center & any additional processes that are created in the future.• Provide delivery support of digital media to internal departments, studio needs and external partnerships• Troubleshoot basic problems and issues in the media prep workflow following escalation procedure and maintaining client communication.• Occasionally provide documentation regarding workflow Standard Operating Procedures.• Additional duties as needed and assigned by Supervisor(s).Basic Qualifications:+ A high school diploma and relevant certification or associate degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in a production, postproduction, broadcast, or communications environment+ A solid understanding of television production, broadcast operations, and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements.Additional Requirements:+ 2+ years of experience in a job or school related activity using computers and software applications including MS outlook, MS Word, & MS Excel.+ Knowledge of various media formats/VTRs (Digibeta, HDcam, XDcam), file types (QT, WMV, MXF, DNX, DV, etc) and video standards (NTSC, PAL)+ Basic understanding of digital video/audio including compression codecs, file systems, file transfer applications and Content Distribution+ Must be willing to work Centennial, CO.+ Must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States.+ Must have flexibility with work schedule; must be able to work late hours, weekends, holidays and occasional special events when needed for this 24/7 operation+ Must be willing and able to view all content including that considered to be mature in nature, repetitive, and potentially controversialDesired Characteristics:+ Bachelors' or 2 year degree in Communications or Media+ Experience in international broadcast operations or media especially in a quality control capacity.+ A team player, who is always respectful, follows rules and policy, has good communication skills, and maintains a positive attitude.+ A punctual, hardworking, disciplined, and dependable individual+ Experience in a fast paced, quick turn and/or live broadcast environment.+ Fluency or intermediate understanding of other languages+ Understanding of international files standards & frame rates+ 2+ years of experience in the multi-channel broadcast facility doing content-prep and quality-control work+ Professional experience with SD & HD tape decks and/or file formats and specifications.+ Intermediate understanding of audio and video signal flow (waveform monitors, vector scopes, patch bay and routing systems)+ Prior experience using Media Asset Management (MAM) and centralized workflow software.+ The ability to maintain composure and make quick decisions in high-pressure situations.+ Ability to adapt to new and changing workflows and software implementations+ An acute attention to detail and a knack for cross-referencing and identifying inconsistencies, coupled with the ability to anticipate and report potential issues and concerns proactively.Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.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 (bcunicareers.com/benefits)

of the Careers website. Salary range: $40,000 - $55,000Position does not have an anticipated close date, the employer expects to accept applications on an on-going basis.NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicantsand employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identityor expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexualorientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformedservices, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have theright to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in yourability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You canrequest reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.