Manager of Technology

Job Description

We are looking for a Manager of  Broadcast Technology to join the Technology & Operations team in the Northern California, supporting NBC Bay Area KNTV, T48 KSTS, T33 KCSO and T51 KNSO. As the Manager you will be primarily responsible for day-to-day oversight and management of the team implementing and supporting technology and users within our mission critical, media production and enterprise IT environment. If you love a challenge, enjoy leading teams, and want to make a positive impact while being a part of a high performing team working at the leading edge of media technology, you could be the perfect match for our team. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Lead the requirements gathering, planning, and implementation of technical and workflow solutions for News, Production, and Creative Services partners. 
• Oversight & administration of media production applications, systems and infrastructure, including critical facility infrastructure, ensuring reliability of technology and operations. 
• Responsible for staffing and supervisory duties of Production Operations Specialists, including hiring, scheduling and performance management in accordance with local station policies
• Oversee technical support, incident response operations and customer communication. 
• Provide processes, resourcing and guidance to ensure team objectives & SLAs are met. 
• Hire, coach and develop team members throughout their career journey.  
• Develop & maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication.  
• Ensure compliance with NBCUniversal cyber security policies and standards. 
• All other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of FCC rules and laws pertaining to news broadcasting on multi-media platforms, and employment and labor regulations 
• Required onsite. This position is required to be performed full time onsite from an NBCUniversal designated work site. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

•  Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years of leadership experience involving people management, project leadership, or indirect leadership. 
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, radio, television & film, related fields, or equivalent experience. 

Skills & Experience we are looking for: 

• Ability to articulate clear performance expectations, provide accountability for team members and communicate effectively across stakeholders at all levels.  
• Leading support of mid to major market news or live event production operations & 24x7 mission critical technology facilities. 
• Expertise in planning, implementation and support of media technology including SDI, NDI and (ST-2110) video infrastructures, contribution & distribution encoding, live production systems, news gathering tools, NRCS, NLE, media asset management, and transmission systems. 
• Expertise in core IT fundamentals including administration of physical / virtualized / cloud compute & storage, networking, domain & identity management. 
• History of successfully leading complex projects resulting in satisfied stakeholders. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA
• 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

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: $125,000 - $165,000 (bonus eligible)

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.

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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.