Remote Production Manager

Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. 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.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
The Remote Production Manager will be responsible for providing reliable studio operations services to our news, sports and entertainment partners. This role will manage the technical preparation and real-time execution of various broadcasts and segments for NBCU on air and digital platforms. The RPM will also navigate high volume production facilities at NBC Studios, Rockefeller Center, ensuring constant communications and supporting Directors' and producers' vision.
Job Duties:
• Schedule, manage and assist with execution of all 30 Rockefeller remote shoots. Client contact prior, during and after shoot to ensure flawless execution from scheduling to shoot wrap up.
• Create a clear path to technical services and resources for our show clients in a shared facility, maintaining expected production value while maximizing efficiency
• Partner with show clients and collaborate with Studio Operations, Facilities and Engineering teams to plan technical and logistical requirements for shoots across 30 Rockefeller Plaza
• Manage bi-weekly meetings to keep team up to date and discuss best practices
• Oversee technical setup and testing for productions assuring show needs are met while staying in alignment with production rules at 30 Rockefeller Plaza
• Supervise set location crew, equipment and connectivity requirements, finding immediate solutions to problems, keeping production on track and uninterrupted
• Manage expectations for gardens shoots and work with clients on weather contingencies
• Ensure production requests have been submitted and are up to date
• Responsible for budgeting and making clients aware of all expected and potential charges for remote shoots
• Use proper judgement to escalate issues affecting production workflow to leadership and additional support
• Act as Technical Manager for studio events when needed
• Provide backup for Technical Production Manager of Plaza Productions
• Work closely with Audience Operations Coordinator to assist during high volume days
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
• College degree in area related to responsibilities described or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years live television production experience
Desired Characteristics
• Experience working in a technical capacity in a live on-air environment
• Experience working with talent
• Proven computer skills to quickly adapt to specialty applications, forms, file systems and tools
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and databases
• Strong administrative, organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project/Product Management experience
• Ability to work in fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Exceptional prioritization skills
• Strong client service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to handle pressure
Additional Job Requirements
• Interested candidate must submit a CV/resume through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in New York City
• Must be available for all shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be willing to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice
Additional Information
This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
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 visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $75,000 - $105,000 (bonus eligible).
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].