Production Manager

Company 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.

Job Description

Role Purpose:

The Production Manager position reports to the Sr. Director Operations and will be responsible for managing Versant Sports production projects in any of the three areas: On-site, home base and studio.

Responsibilities:

• Act as an effective communication conduit between Remote Operations Management and the Production teams
• The Production Manager coordinates with arena / stadium / and or location 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
• The Production Manager works closely with Production and Talent and with the show’s Technical Manager
• The Production Manager will also work closely with the Technical Manager with various show vendors such as specialty cameras
• The Production Manager manages 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.
• The Production Manager executes and publishes the show’s Production Memo which includes that show’s logistics

• The Production Manager books the traveling crews’ flights, rental cars and hotel reservations
• If / when in the studio the Production Manager manages the studio shows’ crew schedule and provides support for Production and Talent needs; he/she works closely with studio Technical Managers
• Identify, onboard, and evaluate production support positions, such as: PAs, runners, spotters, stage managers, make up, and statisticians.
• The Production Manager will focus on A-10 and WNBA Basketball but will be involved in other Versant Sports Properties as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business or a related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience working on a production or related projects
• Proven understanding of the production process (start to finish) involved in Sports Television
• Proven understanding and competency of the Microsoft Office Suite
• 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 people at all levels within the internal organization and with those outside of the organization
• Must be willing to learn internal systems.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends
• Must be willing to accomplish tasks independently and timely

Eligibility Requirements:

• 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

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to handle multiple production projects at one time
• Must be flexible with last-minute assignments as well as assignment changes
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