Production Manager

Summary

Join NBCUniversal as a Remote Production Manager and provide reliable studio operations services for news, sports, and entertainment partners. Manage technical preparation and execution of broadcasts and segments across NBCU on-air and digital platforms. You will navigate high-volume production facilities at NBC Studios, Rockefeller Center, ensuring constant communication and supporting directors' and producers' visions. This role requires scheduling and managing remote shoots, collaborating with various teams, overseeing technical setups, supervising crews, managing budgets, and escalating issues as needed. You will also provide backup for other technical roles and work closely with the Audience Operations Coordinator. The position is full-time at an NBCUniversal-designated worksite and offers company-sponsored benefits.

Requirements

• College degree in area related to responsibilities described or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years live television production experience
• Interested candidate must submit a CV/resume through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in New York City
• Must be available for all shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be willing to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice

Responsibilities

• Schedule, manage and assist with execution of all 30 Rockefeller remote shoots. Client contact prior, during and after shoot to ensure flawless execution from scheduling to shoot wrap up
• Create a clear path to technical services and resources for our show clients in a shared facility, maintaining expected production value while maximizing efficiency
• Partner with show clients and collaborate with Studio Operations, Facilities and Engineering teams to plan technical and logistical requirements for shoots across 30 Rockefeller Plaza
• Manage bi-weekly meetings to keep team up to date and discuss best practices
• Oversee technical setup and testing for productions assuring show needs are met while staying in alignment with production rules at 30 Rockefeller Plaza
• Supervise set location crew, equipment and connectivity requirements, finding immediate solutions to problems, keeping production on track and uninterrupted
• Manage expectations for gardens shoots and work with clients on weather contingencies
• Ensure production requests have been submitted and are up to date
• Responsible for budgeting and making clients aware of all expected and potential charges for remote shoots
• Use proper judgement to escalate issues affecting production workflow to leadership and additional support
• Act as Technical Manager for studio events when needed
• Provide backup for Technical Production Manager of Plaza Productions
• Work closely with Audience Operations Coordinator to assist during high volume days

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a technical capacity in a live on-air environment
• Experience working with talent
• Proven computer skills to quickly adapt to specialty applications, forms, file systems and tools
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and databases
• Strong administrative, organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project/Product Management experience
• Ability to work in fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Exceptional prioritization skills
• Strong client service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to handle pressure

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A variety of other discounts and perks