Technical Production Manager

This is a Freelance Job

PLEASE NOTE: This position is classified for intermittent freelance work and is expected to average fewer than 1,000 hours during the annual measurement period. Scheduling will vary based on business needs.

The Technical Production Manager provides support for NBC Platforms such as NBC News Now, NBC News, and occasionally 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.

In this role, you will:
• Manage and motivate crews to ensure top-tier broadcasts.
• Oversee studio, control room, and live remote operations.
• Coordinate technical and logistical needs for live programming.
• Handle breaking news, high-pressure situations, and rapid changes.
• Liaise with NBCU operations & executive leadership.
• 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.
• 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

Basic Requirements:
• 3 years of experience in live, studio television production.
• 2 years of experience working in a News environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of studio/control room and field production.
• Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays on an as-needed basis.

Desired Characteristics
• 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.