Production Manager

This role serves as the operational lead throughout the entire production lifecycle, overseeing planning, budgeting, staffing, technical operations, vendor management, and on-site execution while ensuring productions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest editorial and production standards. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at solving complex logistical challenges, and confidently manages multiple high-profile projects simultaneously.

A SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead end-to-end production planning and execution for live broadcasts, breaking news coverage, political events, and special productions

Partner with senior leadership, editorial teams, technical teams, creative, and external stakeholders to successfully execute complex productions and events

Manage domestic and international remote productions, providing on-site leadership and operational oversight before, during, and after live broadcasts and events

Develop and manage comprehensive production plans, detailed production schedules, run-of-show documents, staffing plans, and end-to-end logistical workflows while ensuring seamless execution and alignment across production, engineering, operations, editorial, and cross-functional teams

Conduct site surveys, venue walkthroughs, technical assessments, and pre-production meetings to evaluate operational and production requirements

Coordinate all aspects of production logistics, including but not limited to staffing, catering, hotel accommodations, credentialing and all onsite event logistics

Oversee production budgets, vendor negotiations, contracts, purchase orders, expense tracking, and financial reconciliation while maintaining cost efficiency

Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, venues, production partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution

Develop contingency plans and proactively resolve operational challenges in rapidly changing, high-pressure environments

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Demonstrated success managing complex live broadcasts, remote productions, and large-scale productions from planning through execution

Extensive knowledge of live television production, field operations, and remote broadcast logistics

Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to independently lead multiple high-profile productions while balancing competing priorities and deadlines

Proven experience managing production budgets, vendor negotiations, contracts, and financial oversight

Proven ability to confidently lead virtual production meetings and Zoom briefings, effectively communicating production plans, timelines, and operational updates to cross-functional teams

Strong leadership skills with experience directing cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments

Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and remain composed while managing rapidly evolving situations

Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extensive domestic and international travel as business needs require

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint

Valid driver's license with the ability to rent and safely operate a vehicle in unfamiliar locations

Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, and stand or walk for extended periods during live productions and events

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $83,000.00-105,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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