Manager, On-Air Operations

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

The Manager, On-Air Operations will directly report to the Director of On-Air Operations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Supervise all operational aspects of NBC Sports and USA/CNBC event transmissions, commercial integration, and incoming and outgoing feeds
• Responsible for executing network planned contingencies/road map when scheduled LIVE event does not run to time.
• Direct communication with Senior Executives and other sports management with regards to execution for the “not-planned-for” scenarios. 
• Responsible for network coordination and integration between NBC Universal properties such as NBC, USA, Golf Channel, CNBC, Peacock and NBCSG digital platforms.
• Implement new technologies for broadcast transmission and communications for both traditional and online sports programs.
• Gathers news; disseminates information among all other production staff; advance planning for shows
• React immediately to breaking news; serve as the primary news-gathering resource point person for coordinating producers, producers, talent bookers, and transmission. Works with members of NBC News Group to break news accordingly
• Manage network-level graphics, including branding, non-stop commercial graphics and client logos

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• College degree in communications /television production or related field, and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working at a network or broadcast design agency
• Must be available for all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Desired Characteristics: 

• Informed and up-to-date on sports, sporting events and the sports world as a whole  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have the ability to work in fast paced, high pressure environment

Additional Requirements  

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal’ s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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: $90,000- $115,000

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 quali