About this role
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 ITResponsible for designing, integrating, maintaining, operating, procuring, and assembling “travel ready” light weight and streamlined broadcast systems for deployment world-wideResponsible for keeping up to date paperwork on engineering systems, technical workflows, and client specific technical solutionsResponsible for maintaining inventory of all equipment used by Field Operations and maintain all associated documentation up to dateResponsible for creating pack lists and manifests of equipment being deployed domestically and internationallyMaintains the department up to date on latest technologies and broadcast protocolsWorks under the direct supervision of the Manager, Field Operations and is responsible for completing any other tasks as assigned by manager as needed Basic Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of experience setting up remote broadcastsExhibits working knowledge and experience with:Remote broadcast transmission signal flowAudio mixers and microphones.Professional camera setup and color matchingRemote to home base communicationsSatellite uplink technology and procedures.Radio frequency microphones and transmitters.IP networks for use with PC’s and streaming video.Associates degree from an accredited technical school/ relevant field or equivalent work experienceProven experience leading and/or managing technical teamsProven knowledge in all aspects of television production formatDesired Characteristics:
Fluency in English and Spanish (both written and verbal) strongly preferredExperience with Ross Video ( Ultrix Carbonite)Ability to troubleshoot in a live television environmentExperience with Visio or Auto CadDetail oriented and highly organizedSelf-starter who exhibits ownership on assigned tasks and who will push for solutions that solve immediate problems while building towards long-term goalsAbility to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environmentAccustomed to working in a team and collaborating with all levels within the organizationDemonstrates strong attention to detailAbility to build rapport with clients and manage expectationsAbility to effectively be flexible in approach, and respond well to pressureStrong interpersonal & leadership skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsAdditional Requirements:
This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksiteMust be willing to work in the greater Miami, Florida areaWillingness to travel with short notice and on weekendsCandidate must be available for overnight and/or overseas travel to natural disasters or conflict-ridden parts of the world, or otherwise hazardous locationsMust be 18 years or olderMust be willing to work flexible hours including late and/or last-minute scheduling changes in a 24/7 production work environmentMust be available to work (whenever necessary for show production) early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends 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.
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