Director, Production & Technical Operations

Company Description

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

NBCUniversal is looking for a Director, Production & Technical Operations: Studios to join our Rockefeller Center Operations Team in New York City! In this role, you will oversee studio operations for News at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. You have a variety of competencies including project management, event operations, meticulous follow-through, comprehensive organizational skills, acute attention to detail, and superior judgment. You also have a reliable business sense pertaining to studio operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage an employee population supporting News operations for studios which contains managers, camera operators, specialty cameras, audio assists, and stage managers.
• Understand technology changes in studio operations such as camera models and types, augmented and virtual reality sets, as well as XR studios and how the operation can change in each.
• Cultivate client relationships for customer success.
• Maintain fiscal management of labor budgets for Staff, NABET, and DGA.
• Develop and execute strategies to offset costs and volume annually.
• Streamline processes to increase reliability.
• Increase Talent Pipeline for all assignments. 
• Strengthen the organization by fostering growth and culture with frontline managers, and technical staff.
• Provide On-Air Support.
• Work closely with engineering to ensure all equipment and production facilities meet client expectations.
• Develop, Execute and Maintain Disaster Recovery plans for all News Brands.

Qualifications

Let’s Talk About You…

• Executer – You get things done!  Using strong business acumen, inciteful analytical skills, and superior organizational skills you manage through competing priorities within a matrixed environment
• Communicates with ease – You have a way with words; written and verbal
• Team Leader – prior experience leading and developing a team and giving meaningful feedback; will be a great asset for this role
• Media Maven – already knowing the flow, logistics, and lingo of the media industry, or even better – knowing production, will help you have a quick transition and add instant impact in the role

What You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 7+ years of experience in a media production operations environment
• Proven experience working in a deadline driven environment
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient in Office 365 tools such as Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime and on weekends with short notice

What Would Make You a Stand-out:

• Experience with live and multi-camera television production environments, including knowledge of studio and control room operations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, especially with emerging media companies.
• Excellent organizational and management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Expert ability in multitasking on air and business needs.

Additional Information:

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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