Manager, Audio/Video Entertainment Technical

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') 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.

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

The Manager, Audio/Video Entertainment Technical is responsible for defining, developing, managing, and maintaining all audio/video systems of assigned Entertainment projects of various scale, including marquee events (Halloween Horror Nights, Grinchmas, Grad Bash, eve, etc.), daily park entertainment, placemaking efforts, and other special projects.  Interfaces and partners with the Creative, Events, Project, and technical management teams on driving the production process forward, achieving all scope, financial, and process-based goals.

• Manage all Audio/Video designs and installations across all Entertainment projects and initiatives.
• Lead Audio/Video system design process, supporting the development of 30/60/90% packages and navigating integration of elements with Technical Management team and other design areas.
• Manage the day-to-day duties, priorities, and workflows of Entertainment Creative Development Audio/Video group.
• Manage the development, organization, and distribution of workflows between Entertainment Technical group and Technical Services department on project focuses, ensuring streamlined communication and successful partnership with management teams.
• Manage inter and intra-departmental communication and interaction, to include initiating processes which facilitate improvements and efficiencies.
• Provide onsite management of Audio/Video staff, both inter and intra-departmentally.  This includes Entertainment Technical, Audio Mixers, A/V Production Coordinators, Vendors, and Consultants.
• Drive Research and Development of A/V equipment, staying pace (and ahead) of technology.
• Manage use of A/V facilities and inventory at both the Entertainment Production Center and USH.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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: $80,000 - $85,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatrical Production or minimum 5 years in a related field, with emphasis in audio/video system design and/or implementation.
• Extensive theme park experience in technical audio/video production for live theatrical entertainment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organization skills, including in a personnel management capacity.
• Expert classification in advanced audio systems such as Q-SYS, SMAART and Dante networking.
• Superior knowledge in AV equipment such as Yamaha consoles, amplifier distribution and high-level speaker array systems.
• Expert ability to troubleshoot AV system issues in high stress environments.
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