Production Manager, MSNBC

Company Description

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Job Description

The Production Manager will serve as the organizational, technical, logistical lead for MSNBC Digital and the MSNBC video content team.  The Production Manager organizes teams of writers, producers and editors who produce content all day.  

You must have exceptional organizational skills. An experienced project manager who is highly organized, thrives on meeting deadlines, and takes initiative to get things done.  You’ll be the person making sure all aspects of production are running smoothly, keeping track of schedules, deadlines and being the liaison to our external partners.  

The role requires expertise in Google sheets, task management tools and all social media platforms. Someone who knows how to produce spreadsheets, color-coded calendar systems and presentation decks. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical operations for all social media platforms 
  • Security protocols / liaison with cyber security team 
  • Technical support
  • Onboarding
  • Facilitating technical support with platform partners 
  • Problem solving
  • Train staff on emerging technology
• Conduct quality assurance checks on social media 
  • Answer questions
  • Pin comments
  • Respond and interact with commenters
• Coordinate team schedules and organizing staff calendars 
• Onboard new employees 
  • Organizing staffer trainings
  • Tracking and ordering equipment
  • Coordinating software needs
• Book studios for content videotaping 
• Book travel for MSNBC talent and producers
• Write and produce decks for presentations 
• Manage and maintain production files 
• Build, maintain and manage schedules and communicate as schedules change 
• Track invoices for assigned projects 
• Manage expenses for talent and freelancers 
• Manage and maintain all staff scheduling (meetings, interviews, time off)
• Organize and keep track of all invoices, payments and expense reports 
• Maintain team documentation
• Engage in other relevant tasks as required
• Manage projects launched by the Executive Producers

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years experience in production management / operations 
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Exceptional communication skills
• Expert knowledge in technical operations for all social media platforms 
• Proficiency in Google sheets, G Suite, PowerPoint, Slack
• Experience with coordinating schedules and spreadsheets 
• Proficiency in Excel, Monday.com and other organizational team systems
• Must work in New York City 

Preferred Experience:

• Proficiency with digital gear (camera operations, microphones) 

Additional Job Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news.

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 v