Live Event Engineering Coordinator - NBC Sports

Company Description
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Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
NBC Sports is seeking a Live Event Engineering Coordinator to join our Remote Technical Operations and Engineering (RTOE) Department. The Engineering Coordinator is responsible for providing technical support and managing broadcast equipment to fulfill the needs of NBC Sports live event remote productions. This position plays a critical role in our Remote Engineering department by ensuring all production equipment is properly prepared, configured, and maintained for successful live sports broadcasts from various venues and events.
Responsibilities:

• Act as department lead of NBC Sports equipment logistics software system (OEMS), to effectively track, ship, and organize equipment and systems for live event broadcast productions
• Work with technical managers and operations teams to coordinate equipment needs for live event broadcast productions
• Create and implement standardized workflows to improve efficiency, including developing templates (such as request forms and shipping load out lists) to provide organized information delivery across teams
• Organize and stage flypack systems for live event productions
• Work directly with Technical Logistics department coordinating shipping to and from venues
• Work together with field shop engineers to setup, test, configure and repair equipment and flypacks for upcoming shows
• Organize field shop engineering workspace to help create a streamlined work environment for testing and maintenance of equipment
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and accessories for critical equipment
• Purchase and replenish equipment and consumables as needed
• Stay current with broadcast technology trends and recommend system improvements

Qualifications
Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in sports television, logistics or related field
• Experience with inventory management systems and shipping logistics
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays as required
• Physical ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds

Desired Characteristics:

• Possess a high level of initiative and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be proactive and thrive in an autonomous work environment
• Must be detail and deadline oriented
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with broadcast-quality video and audio equipment
• Knowledge of broadcast equipment, signal flow, and production workflows
• Experience with IP-based broadcast technologies

Additional Requirements:

• Candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends
• Must be willing to work in Monroe, CT, and travel when required
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information
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.
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].