Production Systems Engineer

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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Job Description

NBCUniversal Production Engineering has an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to become Senior Systems Engineer in our Production Project Engineering department at 30 Rock.  This department supports all of the Studios & Control Rooms in a 24/7 capacity at Rockefeller Center.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the Production Systems Infrastructure Team to stay abreast of the latest and cutting-edge broadcast technology.
• Driving the implementation of said broadcast technology into 30 Rocks Production systems and environments.
• Leveraging existing and new broadcast technology to create brand new systems and workflows to serve NBCU Operation Teams.
• Perform system level design, documentation and configuration of technical facilities, including, but not limited to, control rooms, studio equipment, audio equipment, and computer equipment.
• Create Schematics and Logic documentation for workflow and system development/support.
• Key individual to work closely with the production and operations community to understand and discuss requirements and project needs.
• Handling, maintaining, and prioritizing varied engineering projects both short term and long range.
• Communicate with Entertainment & News Production communities to understand and discuss project & system requirements.
• Create and manage handoff documentation and training with Maintenance Support and Operations Teams.
• Act as support escalation contact for emergencies and troubleshooting as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• BA in broadcast/production, electrical engineering, computer science, or STEM.
• 5+ years of recent experience in a television broadcast environment.
• Proficient with broadcast production systems, workflows, and software including SMPTE standards, Grass Valley SMPTE-2110 Products, Production Video/Audio Routers, Router Control Systems, IP Audio Consoles, Intercom Systems, Video Production Switchers, and others.
• Solid understanding of computer networking.
• Solid Understanding of SMPTE standards as well as core technical/plant facilities, including 2110 environments and workflows.
• Proficient in software-driven broadcast video equipment and control systems.
• Understanding of the 24/7 nature of the on-air News, Sports, and Entertainment environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working familiarity with TV engineering and broadcast video/audio transmission systems.

Desired Characteristics:

• Working familiarity with TV engineering and broadcast video/audio transmission systems.
• Proficient with broadcast production systems and software including SMPTE standards, Evertz Products, Calrec Audio Consoles, Intercom Systems, Video Switchers, and others.
• Solid Understanding of SMPTE standards as well as core technical/plant facilities, including 2110 environments.
• Solid understanding of computer networking.
• Schematic design and drafting knowledge.
• Familiarity with FPGA design and build.
• Proficient in software-driven broadcast video equipment.

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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

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