Technical Director, Podcasts and Audio, Studios [Remote]

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<p> NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. <br /> Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.<br /> <br /> Job Description<br /> NBC News Studios is seeking a skilled, seasoned audio ENG and production manager to perform the following duties across multiple NBC News podcast titles.<br /> Duties:<br /> • Manage pre- and post-production, audio and video ingest, including live and remote recordings, audio mix, scoring, spec compliance, and final delivery of all published episodes video-first and audio-first podcasts.<br /> • Manage and execute mixes of original pods and showcasts.<br /> • Work with editorial teams to pull, edit, score, and mix repurposed or extended cuts of interviews pulled from broadcast for podcast feeds.<br /> • Work with editorial and production teams to manage pre- and post-production on originals, weeklies, and new shows.<br /> • Support transition of audio podcasts to video, train teams on how to prepare video podcasts for delivery.<br /> • As needed, travel to live events and work with editorial, talent, and broadcast crews to optimize audio quality and capture for podcast.<br /> • Plan and operationalize podcast workflows for new shows, optimizing for existing editorial structure, workflow, and show format.<br /> • Onboard and train new audio hires.<br /> • Misc: Budget and order gear for teams; Archive files and projects; Oversee and assemble cue sheets; Write music briefs, hire composers, and provide creative music supervision on original music packages.<br /> Qualifications<br /> Basic Requirements:<br /> • At least 8 years of experience managing long-form projects and podcasting logistics<br /> • Proficiency in and management of Riverside.fm, Descript, Dropbox, etc.<br /> • Ability to provide access and troubleshooting for all teams<br /> • Ability to deal with unexpected circumstances and prepare workable alternative plans<br /> • Strong knowledge of emerging platforms and documentary landscapes<br /> • Solid knowledge of new shooting techniques, workflows and equipment<br /> <br /> Desired Characteristics:<br /> • Ability to lead and motivate others<br /> • Strong editorial and storytelling skills<br /> • Ability to pay precise attention to details and have a methodical approach to work<br /> Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.<br /> 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: $130,000 - $165,000<br /> <p id='jobcode'>Jobcode: Reference SBJ-xk1271-169-197-85-174-42 in your application.</p> </p>

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