Media Prep Technician

Full-time

Business Segment: Versant O&T
Compensation: USD 60,000 - USD 70,000 - yearly

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Versant, in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, is home to the EC Media Prep team which is a group of innovative and highly skilled technicians that oversee the ingest, transcode and distribution of Versant content. The EC Media Prep team is responsible for ensuring content is recorded, prepared and fulfilled to numerous outlets including Broadcast Television, Digital Downloads, Video On Demand, Web Video, International Clients and more. In this role you will be part of a 24x7 highly motivated team that supports the fulfillment of media content across all of Versant’s distribution outlets.

As a Media Prep Technician, you will be responsible for a hybrid skillset that encompasses all aspects of the digital supply chain: source content QC, basic editing, transcoding, and delivery to clients all around the world. This role requires focus and determination to execute and distribute assets properly and in a timely manner while maintaining the department goal of 99.999% reliability and availability.

Responsibilities:

High resolution quality control of Versant longform content, QC consists of ensuring all technical aspects are exact and meet FCC/Versant specifications
Baseband/linear ingest of Versant content across all networks for on-air, and VOD distribution
Perform edit and prep functions within an NLE platform to produce and distribute content
Work in various Media Asset Management (MAM) systems with a strong understanding of video and audio specifications
Submit various forms of content into transcoding technical stack in order to meet client’s requirements
Reconciliation of executed work orders to ensure business needs are met

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

1+ year experience in a broadcast, post production, or digital media prep environment. Prior experience working with digital media file types such as QuickTime, MXF, MPEG, MP4, etc. A track record of meeting or exceeding performance expectations
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered (note job #: )
Must be willing to work in Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Must be willing and able to work on any shift including, overnights, swing or weekends in support of the 24/7 operation

Preferred Qualifications

BA/BS in relevant field or equivalent relevant professional experience required
Knowledge and understanding of various digital formats, codecs, industry standard tools
Knowledge and understanding of digital broadcast and production technical systems, standards, and processes
Detail-oriented and motivated team player
Ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a deadline-oriented environment
Ability to learn new technologies
Proven ability to solve problems under pressure
1+ year experience on non-linear editing systems (Premiere, Avid, Final Cut Pro)
Experience in closed caption conforming and syncing
Bilingual - English and Spanish a plus

Additional Information

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $60,000- $70,000

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. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.

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