Media Prep Technician

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States NBCUniversal Full time

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.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Job Description
NBCUniversal, in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, is home to the Media Prep team which is a group of innovative and highly skilled technicians that oversee the inbound and outbound digital delivery of NBCUniversal content. The Media Prep team is responsible for ensuring content is sourced, 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 NBCUniversal's distribution outlets.
About The Role:
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.
Duties & Responsibilitites:

  • High resolution quality control of NBCU longform content, QC consists of ensuring all technical aspects are exact and meet FCC/NBCU specifications
  • Baseband/linear ingest of NBCU content across all networks for on-air, VOD, and/or Peacock 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

  • 1+ year experience in a broadcast, post production, or digital media prep environment.
  • 1+ year prior experience working with digital media file types such as QuickTime, MXF, MPEG, Mp4, etc.


Additional Requirements

  • Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through 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. Anticipated Schedule is Tuesday-Saturday 6pm-1am.
  • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • BA/BS in relevant field or equivalent relevant professional experience required
  • A track record of meeting or exceeding performance expectations
  • 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, preferably in MacCaption
  • Bilingual - English and Spanish a plus


Additional Information
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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing



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