Field Operations Manager - NBC & Telemundo

This is a Full Time Job

The NBCU Local Technology & Operations organization provides the Technology & Workflow Solutions, Support, Media Operations, Production, Studio and Facilities services that power NBCU Local content creation and distribution.

We are looking for a Manager, Field Operations to join the Operations team in New York / New Jersey supporting WNBC (NBC 4) / WNJU (Telemundo 47).  As the Manager, Field Operations you will be primarily responsible for day-to-day logistics as well as newsgathering and remote production planning within our Field Operations Department. If you love working in news, enjoy leading teams, and want to make a positive impact while being a part of a high performing team providing exceptional service and working with leading edge newsgathering technology, you could be the perfect match for our team.

Job Responsibilities
• Provide processes, resourcing, and guidance to ensure team objectives & SLAs are met.
• Develop & maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication.
• Coach and develop team members throughout their career journey
• Assist with logistical and technical planning of all remote productions including site surveys.
• Ability to assist photojournalists in basic troubleshooting of cameras, editing and live shots.
• Coordinate, facilitate and track repair of gear and News fleet as needed.
• Research, recommend and budget new technologies related to newsgathering.
• Oversee a team of Duopoly Photojournalists.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings and division monthly newsgathering call
• All other Duties as assigned
• Required onsite. This position is required to be performed full time onsite from an NBCUniversal designated work site and be On-Call 24/7/365.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
• 4 Years working in news operations or as a photojournalist or Chief Photojournalist
• Ability to lift 35 pounds of gear.

Skills & Experience we are looking for:
• In-depth understanding of newsgathering transmission technologies (CBNG / IPNG / KU-IP / MW)
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Premiere
• In-depth knowledge of newsgathering workflows.
• In-depth operational knowledge of cameras including full size ENG and mirrorless.
• Basic understanding of digital video codecs.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced news environment.
• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills.
• Great leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Salary Range: $125k-175k/annually
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in New York / New Jersey
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours, and on weekends with short notice
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

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