Manager, On-Air Operations - NBC Sports

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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise all operational aspects of NBC Sports and USA/CNBC event transmissions, commercial integration, and incoming and outgoing feeds.
• Responsible for executing network planned contingencies/road map when scheduled LIVE event does not run to time.
• Direct communication with Senior Executives and other sports management with regards to execution for the “not-planned-for” scenarios. 
• Responsible for network coordination and integration between NBC Universal properties such as NBC, USA, Golf Channel, CNBC, Peacock and NBCSG digital platforms.
• Implement new technologies for broadcast transmission and communications for both traditional and online sports programs.
• Gathers news; disseminates information among all other production staff; advance planning for shows.
• React immediately to breaking news; serve as the primary news-gathering resource point person for coordinating producers, producers, talent bookers, and transmission. Works with members of NBC News Group to break news accordingly.
• Manage network-level graphics, including branding, non-stop commercial graphics and client logos.

Basic Requirements:

• College degree in communications /television production or related field, and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working at a network or broadcast design agency
• Must be available for all shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Desired Characteristics:

• Informed and up to date on sports, sporting events and the sports world as a whole  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have the ability to work in fast paced, high-pressure environment

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in New York, New York.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• 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: $90,000 - $100,000 (bonus eligible)

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