Production Operations Supervisor

This is a Full Time Job

We are seeking a Production Operations Supervisor to join the Washington, D.C. Technology & Operations team serving NBC4 and Telemundo 44. This role supports Studio, Control Room, and Media Operations Center activities, helping ensure smooth and reliable production. The ideal candidate will thrive in a challenging environment and contribute to a high-performing team at the forefront of media technology.

Job Responsibilities
• Support live and recorded productions across linear and streaming platforms.
• Lead the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and disaster recovery plans, including training, rehearsals, and documentation.
• Assist with onboarding new hires and department wide technical training.
• Coordinate daily captioning operations for WRC and WZDC, including scheduling, maintaining calendars, and conducting weekly testing.
• Implementation and testing of new production technology and workflows.
• Provide MOC shift coverage during gaps or in peak hours.
• Oversee administration and configuration of newsroom production and content storage systems.
• Flexibility to support 24/7 operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in radio, television & film, a related field, or equivalent industry experience
• 3 years of experience in broadcast, media operations, or production environments.

Skills & Experience:
• Experience in studio, control room, or media operations center environments.
• Strong understanding of live broadcast and digital production workflows; familiarity with production automation a plus.
• Experience with newscast production tools and workflows.
• Experience with vMix or similar live production/streaming platforms.
• Experience with media and asset management systems.
• Experience with transmission systems, including bonded cellular, microwave, satellite, and fiber delivery.
• Experience with Cloud and hybrid production workflows.
• Knowledge of media formats and transcoding workflows.
• Prior experience developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and also work collaboratively in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Washington DC
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative