Freelance Associate Production Ops Specialist - NBC Sports, Bay Area (Part-Time)
San Francisco, CAFull-time$28–$36/hrPosted Jul 22, 2026
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Freelance Associate Production Ops Specialist - NBC Sports, Bay Area (Part-Time)Full-timeBusiness Segment: NBCUniversal Local Compensation: USD 28.00 - USD 36.00 - hourlyCompany DescriptionNBCUniversal 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.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.NBCU Local is reimagining storytelling for the next generation of local news watchers, delivering local content to English and Spanish-speaking audiences in 31 U.S. TV markets and Puerto Rico. We are comprised of NBC Owned Television Stations, NBC Sports Regional Networks and Telemundo Station Group – plus multicast networks COZI TV and TeleXitos, regional cable news network NECN, and 16 free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels – including 11 NBC local news, four Telemundo regional news channels.The NBCU Local Technology & Operations organization provides the Technology & Workflow Solutions, Support, Media Operations, Production, Studio and Facilities services that power NBCU Local content creation and distribution.Job DescriptionPLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.We are looking for an Associate Production Operations Specialist to join the Technology team in San Francisco, supporting NBC Sports Bay Area and California. As an Associate Production Operations Specialist, you will be primarily responsible for mainly jib operation, stage managing, A2 but also as camera operator, audio operator, robotic camera operator, and server playback for live and taped television broadcasts. If you love a challenge, enjoy working with people, and want to make a positive impact while being a part of a high performing team working at the leading edge of media technology, you could be the perfect match for our team.Job Responsibilities:Operate Jib camera, stage manage, A2.Media PlaybackAssist/Co-Pilot in an APC Production EnvironmentUnderstand and maintain studio operations SOPs for operational training, and troubleshooting purposes.Performs other control room and studio related duties as assigned.QualificationsBasic Qualifications:Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in video production or live TV, preferably in an APC Production EnvironmentExperience with Ross Overdrive APC, Mira media playback, CalRec Assist or Jib OperationsFunctional knowledge of newsroom computer systems, specifically iNews or Rundown Software equivalentSkills & Experience we are looking for:Must have strong oral/written...