Freelance Associate Media Operations Specialist - NBC Sports, Bay Area (Part-Time)

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PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

As an Associate Media Operations Specialist, you will perform a variety of media operations tasks in support of NBC Sports, Bay Area. These tasks will encompass Media Ingest, Records, Live Streaming, Quality Control, and Media Asset Management as well as basic support functions for the Newsroom Content System.

Responsibilities:

• Record / Ingest Content into servers
• Quality control video and audio signals for live productions
• Monitor and fulfill media ingest requests
• Monitor/manage media asset management system
• Route audio and video signals in preparation for all live productions
• Troubleshoot transmission issues during live production in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1 ) year of experience working in multi-media, video, sound-music, television production environment & projects
• Fundamental understanding of Audio/Video signal flow
• Working knowledge of video/audio file formats; basic video editing a plus

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent years of relevant experience
• Robust interpersonal skills for a diverse and energetic newsroom
• Self-starter, capable of managing tasks efficiently, able to self-manage with a vested attitude
• A cool, level-headed individual who works well under the pressures of “live” television
• Basic time management skills working under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, and messaging
• Ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure
• Strong attention to detail

Additional Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work onsite in Bay Area
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. late afternoons and weekends)
• Must be 18 years or older

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

Salary Range: $28 - $35 per hour

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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