Programming Coordinator

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Technical Operations is seeking a Program Coordinator to join a driven and highly motivated team to support NBCUniversal’s domestic broadcast networks. The Programming Coordinator will be responsible for various areas of onboarding, ingest, and fulfillment of content. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the rest of Media Fulfillment, Product and Engineering teams across multiple site locations.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary or secondary contact for the network’s Programming Groups.
• Work with the editor to validate all content is edited to the network’s specifications.
• Responsible for materials management of programs and re-airs. This includes assisting in the onboarding and coordination of program delivery, fixes and replacements. 
• Responsible for coordinating and assisting quality control screening, version control and file completion for on-air playout.
• Understand any and all additional technical services and applications required, including WebScheduler, OTTO and Translator VOD and TLL
• Responsible for coordination of program format adjustments with the Ad Sales, On-Air Scheduling and the Network Programming Groups.
• Confirm schedule accuracy in TLL and C3 docs based on the programming grids.
• Work with the operations on secondary distribution needs for network and will be expected to learn and provide support for secondary distribution workflows.
• While assigned to a specific network, network assignment could change based on business needs.
• In addition to the assigned network, there could be requests to handle additional responsibilities based on available bandwidth.
• May be asked to assist on other assignments across the team pending bandwidth; brand assignment could change based on future business needs.

Basic Requirements:

• A high school diploma and relevant certification or associate degree in Media or Communications, or equivalent professional experience in television broadcast or post- production role

• 1+ yr experience in a broadcast environment.

• 1+ yr work experience showing strong computer, communication, and facilitation skills

• 1+ yr work experience in a fast-paced environment requiring troubleshooting, process skills, and exhibiting an ability to adapt to changing scenarios
  
  Desired Qualifications
• Ability to work under pressure with great attention to detail.
• Bachelor's or 2-year degree in Communications or Media.
• Experience, understanding and knowledge of digital broadcast and production technical systems, standards and processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, Connecticut - in a hybrid model, contributing from the office 3x per week, and understand that business needs may alter over time.
• 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 on short notice, based on business needs and priorities.
• Must be at least 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

Wage Range: $50,000-$60,000 (not bonus eligible)

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.

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