Freelance Remote Production Manager - NBC Sports

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

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Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position. Engagement will be per event/assignment based upon business need. Employment can be amended or terminated as deliverables for the assignment are completed.

The Production Manager position will be responsible for managing NBC Sports & NBC Sports Network production projects in any of the two areas: On-site and home base.

Responsibilities:

• Act as an effective communication conduit between Remote Operations Management and the Production teams
• Coordinates with arena / stadium / and or tournament personnel regarding mobile unit arrival and schedule
• Coordinates generator needs, equipment levels, internet needs, credentials, logistics such as compound set-up, security, catering, transportation, flight and hotel adjustments and reports crew logs; hires and partners with payroll for paying all support crews
• Works closely with Production and Talent and with the show’s Technical Manager
• Will also work closely with the Technical Manager with various show vendors such as specialty cameras
• Manage within the show’s budget in coordination with the show’s Producer and Finance; this includes ensuring all costs are accounted for and bills are paid
• Execute and publish the show’s Production Memo which includes that show’s logistics
• Books the traveling crews’ flights, rental cars and hotel reservations

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working on a production or related projects
• Proven understanding of the production process (start to finish) involved in Sports Television
• Proven knowledge of equipment and the equipment process as well as all procedures that are needed for various production projects
• Must have a proven ability to work effectively with persons at all levels within the internal organization and with those outside of the organization
• Must be willing to learn internal systems

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to handle multiple production projects at one time
• Must be flexible with last minute assignments as well as assignment changes
• Able to effectively and quickly problem solve and handle stressful and time sensitive situations during the production process

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered  
• Willingness to travel, work late and across weekends, at times with short notice
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

Salary Range: $300 – $500/day

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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