Sr. Integration Designer

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') 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.

The Senior Graphics Integrator develops new packages from the ground up in close collaboration with the larger creative design team. The role requires expert knowledge in the integration and management of sports graphics packages, utilized in live game coverage and studio operations, as well as an appreciation for the technical aspects of the field, carefully balancing creativity with efficiency. This role is specific to the architecture, integration and playout of graphics packages in Chyron Prime, after the fundamental look and feel of a package has been created.

Responsibilities

Create graphics package architecture from the ground up in collaboration with a small team of developers and creatives.

Manage packages throughout the season, which includes the creation of new specialty elements consistent with the look and feel of each package.

Prepare & maintain graphics for remote & studio using Chyron PRIME and Lyric.

Provide technical support for operators and production teams.

Create & maintain documentation for graphics packages and workflows.

Manage and organize media and assets and create backups / archive graphic elements and data.

Support Versant Sports properties by versioning and QC'ing approved graphics and toolkits.

Understand and translate network's brand strategy into quality design.

Problem-solve and find creative graphic solutions under tight deadlines.

5+ years' experience in live sports remote / studio network environment.

Expert in building and animating graphics within Chyron PRIME and Lyric platforms.

Experience coding and maintaining VBScript and JavaScript.

Experience with fundamental disk setup / integration for remote and studio events.

Strong understanding of Remote / Studio Control Room and Edit Suite practices and general understanding of equipment capabilities (EVS, AUDIO, TD / Switchers, AVID).

Working knowledge of Adobe suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator).

Ability to visualize "bigger picture" in the creation of functional graphic systems to support all aspects of graphic production while maintaining brand identity.

Strong design and typography skills

Strong communication skills

Must be flexible, detail-oriented, deadline driven

Self-starter, motivated and collaborative spirit

Desired Characteristics

Knowledge of Camio systems and workflow best practices

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in VizRT or Unreal Engine is a plus

Love of sports is a plus

Passion for show packaging and knowledge of current trends in graphic design

Additional Requirements

Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT (Hybrid)

Must be willing to work nights and weekends

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Must be 18 years or older

Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week. Subject to change based on Manager discussion or business need.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.