Production Specialist - NBCU Local Boston

Company Description

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Job Description

You will have the opportunity to join a creative production team at NBC10 Boston, NBC Sports Boston, Telemundo Boston and NECN as our newest Production Specialist working in our state-of-the-art facility, the NBCU Boston Media Center.

Responsibilities:

• Setup and maintain All Studios & Newsroom for any production needs. This includes moving set pieces and various pieces of production equipment.
• Assist with mic/IFB setup for any guests or talent used in studios or flash cameras.
• Ability to operate manual cameras (flash cameras, hand-held and Jib camera) in the Boston Media Center as needed. In addition, basic lighting operations and setup.
• Learn/perform assistant director tasks in automated control rooms for all networks 
• Learn to Direct smaller productions as needed
• Assist with setup and working on Remote Productions at different venues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a television production environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in television production or equivalent preferred
• Must have the consistent ability to organize and manage shifting priorities under tight deadlines and in pressure situations
• Multi-tasking and adapting quickly to change are necessary traits

Eligibility Requirements:

• Candidates must submit a resume/cv through www.nbcunicareers.com for consideration
• Must be able and willing to work any 24x7 shift
• Willingness to work long hours including weekends & holidays with short notice
• Flexibility with schedule changes
• Must be willing to work in Needham, MA
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to operate Field Equipment such as cameras, lights, audio gear
• Experience with Remote Productions a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency 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.

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