Studio Director - NBC Sports, Bay Area

We are seeking a Director to join our creative production operations team in San Francisco, working in our state-of-the-art facility supporting NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California. You will need to be naturally curious, innovative, and motivated to lead the evolution of news production. We are seeking a proactive leader to champion and own the development and implementation of innovative technology and operational workflows.

If you thrive in a dynamic live production, enjoy collaborating with others, and want to make a positive impact as part of a high-performing team using leading-edge technology and workflows, this is the role for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and operate various live and/or recorded television productions in a sports environment using the Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control system
• Code and execute live pre and post-game shows and various taped productions using production automation; build master rundown patterns for all television broadcasts
• Work closely with editorial and production personnel from concept to final production
• Shape the creative appearance of broadcasts using video, audio, and graphics effects
• Give direction and timing cues to talent and other technicians
• Operate automated graphics, audio, camera control, and clip playback servers
• Ensure execution aligns with standard operating procedures and best workflows
• Responsible for the ultimate technical quality of production
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues as needed
• Submit End of Show reports
• Participate in various feedback sessions
• All other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum three (3+) years of relevant experience in medium to large market local news TD/Directing, with expertise in Ross Overdrive Production Automation or similar systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, journalism, engineering, radio, television & film, operations, media production, related fields, or equivalent experience

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience directing and operating television production systems for mid to major market news or live events
• Solid technical understanding and ability to troubleshoot operational issues
• Calm leadership in high-pressure, breaking news situations
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and deadlines
• Positive, customer service-oriented attitude
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and prioritize decisions
• Self-motivated, highly creative, and collaborative
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) oral proficiency is a plus
• Strong knowledge of professional sports; Bay Area sports teams a plus

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work onsite at the production center in San Francisco, CA
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Willingness to travel and work outside standard hours as needed
• Must be able to work any shift in a 24x7 schedule, including weekends and holidays, with flexibility for schedule changes and short notice

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite

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: $80,000 - $110,000

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.

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].