Manager Entertainment Technical Audio/Video

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.

Job Description

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

• Manage Audio/Video Technical team’s personnel, scope, budget and development.
• Manage scheduling of Audio Video design, installation, operations and strike in unification with our department partners.
• Oversee Audio/Video system design process, supporting the development of 30/60/90% packages and navigating integration of elements with technical teams and other design areas.
• Oversee all Audio/Video technical designs and installations across all Entertainment projects and initiatives.
• Manage relationships and coordinate between Entertainment Creative Development group and Audio Video Technical group.
• Manage the development, organization, and distribution of workflows between the Entertainment Technical groups and Technical Services department on project focuses, ensuring streamlined communication and scheduling. Maintain and build successful partnership with management teams.
• Manage departmental communication and interaction, to include initiating processes which facilitate improvements and efficiencies.
• Provide onsite management support of Audio/Video staff. 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 industry technology and standards.
• Manage use of A/V facilities and inventory at both the Entertainment Production Center and USH.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.- $110,000 (Bonus eligible) 

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, video and control systems such as Q-SYS, Alcorn-McBride and Dante networking, etc.
• Superior knowledge in AV equipment such as Yamaha/Allen & Heath audio consoles, amplifier distribution, high-level speaker systems and video walls.
• Expert ability to troubleshoot AV system issues in high stress environments.
• Proactive management skills to guide, delegate and provide on-site knowledge and support to specialized technicians.
• Ability to navigate a