Media Operations Technician

Versant in Englewood Cliffs NJ is home to a Media Operations Center team that is a group of innovative and highly skilled technicians that oversee the inbound and outbound digital delivery for the Versant Networks.

The Media Operations Center team is responsible for ensuring content is sourced prepared and fulfilled to outlets such as cable networks online destinations and more. In this role you will be part of a 24x7 driven and highly motivated team that supports the fulfillment of media content to Versants distribution outlets.

As a Media Operations Technician you will be responsible for a hybrid skillset that encompasses all aspects of the digital supply chain: source content QC encode edit and delivery to clients.

This role requires focus attention to detail communication skills and determination to execute and distribute assets properly and in a timely manner while maintaining the department goal of 99.999% reliability and availability.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain on-air continuity by completing all content needed for broadcast inclusive of long-form short-from promos commercials and graphics according to Versants automated material management system knows as the Make-list.
• Learn and perform all technical processes and technologies in the Media Operations Center as well as additional processes and technologies created in the future.
• Learn and perform all Media Asset Coordinator roles and responsibilities.
• Support Versants Program Operations On-Air Marketing and Programming departments with all their ingest transcode and QC needs.
• Perform metadata verification and creation on inbound Versant content to prepare it for distribution to broadcast networks.
• Learn and verify technical specifications of inbound and outbound content to confirm inbound content is meeting the specifications of Versant as well as outbound content meeting the specifications of our clients.
• Able to perform real time long-form high resolution quality control screening of Versant content to identify legal technical and even creative issues that will be communicated back to providers and ensure all technical aspects are compiled to meet FCC/Versant specifications.

Qualifications :

Basic Requirements:

• High School Diploma and relevant certification or Associate Degree in Media or Communications or equivalent relevant professional experience
• Must be willing and able to view all Versant content including that considered to be mature in nature
• Must be willing and able to work on any shift including overnights swing or weekends sometimes on short notice in support of the 24/7 365 operations

Desired Characteristics:

• A track record of meeting or exceeding performance expectations
• A punctual hardworking disciplined and dependable individual
• Knowledge and understanding of various digital formats codecs and industry standard tools
• Knowledge and understanding of digital broadcast and production technical systems standards and processes
• Detail oriented respectful and motivated team player with good communication skills and a positive attitude
• 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
• Experience working with both PC and MAC computer systems
• Bilingual - English and Spanish a plus

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid generally contributing from the 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: $50000 - $60000