Media Prep Technician - job 1 of 2

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 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.

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.

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

• 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
• Additional duties as needed and assigned by Supervisor(s).

Requirements:

• A High School Diploma and relevant certification or Associate's Degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in broadcast, digital, or postproduction role.
• A solid understanding of television postproduction, broadcast operations, or digital media prep and/or news/sports/entertainment technical production requirements.

Desired Characteristics:

• Prior experience working with digital media file types such as QuickTime, MXF, MPEG, MP4, etc.  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
• Knowledge of various media formats/VTRs (Digibeta, HDcam, XDcam), file types (QT, WMV, MXF, DNX, DV, etc) and video standards (NTSC, PAL)
• Basic understanding of digital video/audio including compression codecs, file systems, file transfer applications and Content Distribution
• Detail-oriented
• 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
• 2+ years of experience in a job or school related activity using computers and software applications including MS outlook, MS Word, & MS Excel.
• A motivated team player, who is always respectful, follows rules and policy, has good communication skills, and maintains a positive attitude.
• Bilingual - English and Spanish a plus

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Los Angeles, CA
• Must be willing and available to work any shift including overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of a 24x7/365 operation, with possibility of schedule changes based on business needs and priorities
• Must be 18+ years old
• Must have unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States 
• Must be willing and able to view all content including that considered to be mature in nature, repetitive, and potentially controversial
• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the Universal City, CA office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $60,000 - $70,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].