Production Systems Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

NBCUniversal Production Engineering is hiring for a Production Systems Engineer for our Production Project Engineering department at 30 Rock, supporting Studios & Control Rooms 24/7 environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Help lead the Production Systems Infrastructure team in adopting cutting-edge broadcast technology.
• Implement broadcast technology into 30 Rock's Production systems.
• Create new systems and workflows for NBCU Operation Teams.
• Design, document, and configure technical facilities like control rooms, studio equipment, and computer equipment.
• Collaborate with production and operations to understand project needs.
• Manage engineering projects and prioritize tasks.
• Communicate with Entertainment & News Production communities to gather project requirements.
• Create handoff documentation and provide training.
• Act as a support contact for emergencies.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast/production, electrical engineering, computer science, Information Systems, or STEM-based field of study or equivalent work expereince. 
• 5+ years of recent TV broadcast experience.
• Proficiency in broadcast production systems and software, including SMPTE standards, Grass Valley SMPTE-2110 Products, and other similar systems. 
• Solid understanding of computer networking and SMPTE standards.
• Understanding of the 24/7 nature of on-air environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong familiarity with TV engineering and broadcast systems.

Desired Characteristics:

• Familiarity with TV engineering and broadcast systems.
• Proficiency in broadcast production systems and software, including Evertz Products, Calrec Audio Consoles, and others.
• Solid understanding of SMPTE standards and technical/plant facilities.
• Schematic design and drafting knowledge.
• Familiarity with FPGA design.

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite (30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York, NY).

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: $100,000 - $130,000

Additional Information

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.

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