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We are looking to hire a TEMP News Operations Center Operator supporting KNBC and KVEA technical operations in Los Angeles, CA. This role will be freelance in a temporary capacity. 

• Coordinate with News assignment desk & editorial staff as well as Media Managers for required newsfeeds via Microwave, Fiber, Satellite, and Cellular bonded news systems and future technology.
• Operate complex ENG microwave control systems, satellite systems, CBNG systems, and beauty camera systems.
• Perform Quality control on all ingested feeds including Video, Audio, Microphone levels, and IFB operation.
• Coordinate feed routing to studio control rooms.
• Coordinate IFB assignments to field crews and Helicopter via RTS and 450 radio"

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Network Operation Center / Technical Operation Center or the equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with digital microwave transmission systems
• In-depth knowledge Electronic News Gathering and Digital Satellite News Gathering operations
• Knowledge and experience in remote control Electronic News Gathering control systems
• Familiarity with digital video communication systems

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement between the Company and the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians Union (NABET).  Successful candidate will be required to join the NABET Union if not already a member and remain a member in good standing of that union
• Willingness to work overtime, evenings, and on weekends with short notice, and respond to emergency calls

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritize decisions, act decisively and successfully execute multiple assignments concurrently
• Detail oriented & be able to remain calm when under pressure
• Familiarity with MPEG transport streams and Television encoders
• Working knowledge of laptop editing
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Understanding of the Los Angeles communities and their location relative to terrain
• Good Interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
• Believes that teams are smarter and more dynamic together

Additional Requirements:

• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• Hourly Rate: $29.01 to $61.44

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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