IT & Streaming Engineer (Project)

Company Description

At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality, Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 local stations, 51 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world’s most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company’s domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, as well as all of the company’s co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox and Snapchat. Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world and Universo, the fastest growing Hispanic entertainment cable network, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Job Description

*This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. (6 months only)*

Responsibilities:

• Design and integrate new and expansion upgrades into network devices that support IT and broadcast transmission infrastructure.

• Apply basic project management principles and practices during project planning, implementation, monitoring, and completion to ensure effective management of scope, resources, time, cost, quality, risk, and communication.

• Research and evaluate new and / or alternative solutions and technologies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs; define best practices and standards.

• Design infrastructure solutions to meet needs. Applying the best design practices to meet the objectives of the assigned tasks or projects. Looking for an efficient engineering solution.

• Be able to follow up on the technical budget, equipment orders and deliveries; schedule vendor support on site, as needed. Maintain a positive and productive relationship with suppliers.

• Be prepared and have the disposition to install and configure any equipment included in the design of any project. Know about integration and configuration of devices, installation and updates of applications; with full operational capacity.

•     Solve problems; coordinate support for operational incidents, leading to problem resolution.

• Being able to partner closely with Telemundo's production, IT, and operations engineering teams. As well as with the organization of the company to ensure that standardized practices, platforms and systems are leveraged when possible.

• Evaluate and provide recommendations for general network requirements for performance availability, utilization, and reliability as it relates to IP media transport.

• Communicate with department leadership regarding the status, responsibilities, and progress of mandated tasks and / or projects.

• Inventory of equipment that is required (In use, not assigned or obsolete).

• Be able to write basic manuals for users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Electrical or Electrical Engineering. With a minimum of five years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of minimum experience in design of transmission systems in control room, studio, editing and graphic systems.
• Minimum 5 years experience working on complex projects, with a proven track record of on-site achievement and completion.
• Proficient with MS Office, Project Visio applications.
• Basic CAD functionality, including documentation creation, redefinition, and layout
• Demonstrated experience working on technical projects large and small, independently and as a team.
• Ability to foster shared purpose, vision, and collaboration.
• Initiative capacity to take responsibility for the practices; demonstrate good organizational skills and manage time effectively
• Strong foundation of networking concepts, preferably Cisco CCNA.
• With knowledge of virtualization technologies
• With Knowledge in Telecommunications
• Management of databases such as PYTHON, MYSQL SERVER.
• Knowledge of programming language such as Java, Java script, ASP. NET.HTML5, CSS3

Eligibility Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Electrical or Electrical Engineering.
• English: intermediate / advanced
• Full availability to work in the office, field and / or travel if required.
• Adaptation to the Home office and face-to-face work system according to the needs that arise.

Desired Characteristics:

• SMPTE IP ST 2110, ST2022, ST2019 PTP Timing transport standards and all supporting industry standards.
• SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M and 4kSHD and UHD signaling formats
• Audio over IP AES 67 interoperability
• Experience in supporting broadcast production teams from Sony, Grass Valley, Lawo, EVS, Evertz, Avid, Chyron, VizRT and others

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.