Vice President, Sports Remote Production, Operations & Events Director

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

Position Overview:

The VP of Sports Remote Production, Operations & Events Director will have oversight of sports events logistical scheduling(crewing) and production management.  This multifaceted position to also include production personnel hiring strategy and live sports/entertainment directing during studio or studio remote shows.  

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, strategy and guiding a team of remote operational leaders, production managers, and crewing/scheduling group.
• Hiring strategy and implementation of remote/studio production personnel and assignments to all properties utilizing national property experience

(i.e. staff & freelance producers, directors, AP’s, PA’s etc.)

• Directing of live studio or studio remote events as needed to maintain key knowledge base
• Staffing efficiencies, related to budget management of the department within Versant/USA Sports, contract development & experience with outside vendors
• Managing remote and/or REMI broadcast presentations, new technologies(streaming) and technical operations team and production management
• Partner with the SVP of Technical Operations, on the hiring of remote technicians, including camera, video, audio, video tape, etc.
• Oversight of remote on-site surveys with guidance from the Tech Managers/Show Directors and operational leads
• Partner with HR and Labor Relations on all union related items inclusive of contract negotiations, onsite issues, labor management and ensuring applicable union rules are applied onsite
• Partner with Executive Producer & sport governing bodies for onsite efficiencies and other operational needs across the sports portfolio
• In cooperation with the executive and production teams, align and meet all company business, financial and budgetary goals
• Maintaining & building vendor relationships both operational and technical
• Steering Committee member for Sports Operations hiring, crewing and payment processing system; advising on improvements and functionality

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS –

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 20 years’ experience working in a television network production and operational/management leadership position
• Minimum 20 years of sports and entertainment event experience
• Producer and director “in the chair” experience with studio shows and remotes on national properties/broadcasts
• Experience in network and cable network daily operational needs in a startup or established mode is key.
• Proven ability to build and lead creative, forward-thinking teams

Desired Characteristics:

• Leadership
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experienced knowledge base of college and professional basketball, golf, motorsports, entertainment “on site” remotes

Additional Requirements: