Job Description

The Technical Production Manager provides support for NBC Platforms such as MSNBC, NBC News, Sports, Entertainment, and Digital. This role will be responsible for managing the crew and production team to execute shows, as well as day-to-day operations. Coordinate all technical and logistical requirements prior to air and then in the control rooms to ensure that all technical aspects of the production go as planned.

• Oversee any or all NBCUniversal Studio and Control room production, assuring performance standards.
• Work closely with scheduling to ensure proper crew assignments.
• Work closely with Media Traffic Control, the Network News Desk and bookers to ensure successful execution of LIVE remotes into daily programming.
• Liaise with NBCU operations & executive leadership
• Oversee facilities, IT, and maintenance services for assigned control room and studio during On-air operations.
• Ensure efficient utilization of company resources within a fast paced rapidly changing news environment
• Responsible for customer relationships within NBC brands. Must balance creative demands of various properties with outstanding operational management skills.
• Develop & motivate crews, creating standards and expectations for excellence in broadcasting.
• Execute business strategies and cost initiatives while maintaining day to day operations.
• Manage demands during breaking & unplanned news, sports, and entertainment events.
• Implement unified operational strategy across NBCU show units.
• Work in compliance with Integrity, Health and Safety Policies, and NBC News Standards and Practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in live, studio television production.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a News environment and experience in engineering support and operational experience in broadcast studio and production control room.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with field/remote production processes and equipment (including satellite/telco and communications).
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience. 
• Must have proficient computer skills, including Apple, Outlook, MS Word, Excel.
• Must have strong administrative and organizational skills
• Strong on-air operations and technical background
• Ability to work all shifts including days, overnights, weekends and holidays
• Deep working knowledge with control room and studio technology
• Solid leadership, clear communication, excellent interpersonal, and team building skills required.
• Demonstrated management experience and customer focused.
• Work well under pressure.
• Experienced in working with DGA, NABET, IATSE, as well as non-represented.
• Excellent team facilitation and knowledge of team problem solving techniques
• Ability to Facilitate change, serve as a change agent in the organization
• Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks and challenges at the same time
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work within a budget.
• Must be willing to work in New York City. 
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.
• Must be willing to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Additional Information

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