Vice President, Real Time Graphics Job at NBCUniversal in Englewood Cliffs

Job description

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.

Versant Media is seeking a visionary and execution-focused Vice President of Real-Time Graphics (RTG) to lead the development and delivery of immersive, data-driven graphics across CNBC, MS Now, entertainment and USA Sports.

This role will oversee a multidisciplinary team of 3D designers, Vizrt specialists, and data implementation experts to transform creative concepts into illustrative on-air graphics, AR, VR, and XR scenes that elevate storytelling and audience engagement.

The VP will be responsible for building a high-performing team, developing agile workflows and integrating cutting-edge tools to elevate this group into a high-functioning group of creative professionals.

The role will report directly to the SVP, Creative Production.

Leadership & Strategy

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  Define and execute the strategic vision for real-time graphics across news, entertainment and sports platforms.

  
  


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  Build, lead, and mentor a team of technical artists, producers and developers with expertise in 3D, Vizrt, and data visualization.

  
  


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  Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and rapid iteration to meet evolving editorial and creative needs.

  
  


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  Partner with brand creative and editorial teams to translate business needs into technological strategies capable of delivering MVP scenes in a timeframe that aligns with the fast-paced, deadline-driven nature of news and live events.

  
  

Key Responsibilities

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  Work across art, RTG development and operations teams to translate visual concepts into real-time environments.

  
  


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  Oversee the design and deployment of real-time graphics systems including Vizrt, Unreal Engine, HTML5 and other relevant platforms.

  
  


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  Develop and optimize rendering pipelines and workflows for live broadcast environments.

  
  


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  Ensure visual consistency, technical reliability, and brand alignment across all platforms and formats.

  
  


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  Recruit and cultivate a team of cross-functional experts who thrive in collaborative, communicative, and fast-paced environments.

  
  


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  Promote a team culture grounded in transparency, mutual respect and continuous feedback to cultivate creative excellence.

  
  

Innovation & Creative Execution

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  Lead the development of real-time graphics and AR/VR/XR scenes for live news, entertainment, sports, and special events.

  
  


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  Champion the use of emerging technologies and generative AI models to enhance storytelling, including interactive data graphics and immersive environments.

  
  


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  Establish sprint-based, production-line workflows to deliver content quickly to air by implementing tools and processes that support rapid prototyping, testing, and deployment.

  
  


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  Continuously refine production pipelines to improve speed, scalability, and creative flexibility.

  
  


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  Partner with News Operations, Engineering, and Editorial to ensure seamless execution of live graphics.

  
  


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  Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and evaluate new technologies for real-time graphics.

  
  


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  Develop playbooks, standards, and contingency plans to support 24/7 coverage and live event reliability.

  
  

Qualifications 

• 10+ years of experience in real-time graphics, broadcast design, or related fields

• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary creative teams

• Expertise in Vizrt, Unreal Engine, and data visualization tools

• Strong understanding of live broadcast workflows and editorial collaboration

• Excellent communication and project management skills 

Additional Information

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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: $200,000- $240,000 (bonus & LTI eligible).

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.

Required Skill Profession

Art And Design Workers