Production Manager - NBC Sports - NBCUniversal

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The Production Manager position reports to the Director, BIG 10 Operations and will be responsible for managing NBC Sports Group 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 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
• 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
• When in the studio the Production Manager manages the studio shows’ crew schedule and provides supports 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 the the Big Ten but will be involved in other NBC Sports Properties as needed.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business or a related field
• Minimum of 5+ 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 be willing to learn internal systems
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends

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
• Ability to work effectively with persons at all levels within the internal organization and with those outside of the organization
• Ability to accomplish tasks independently and timely

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel, work late and across weekends, at times with short notice
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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