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About the Role

NBCUniversal is seeking freelance Technical Production Managers to lead live studio and control room operations for NBC News and Digital platforms. This role supports NBC News Now, NBC News, and occasionally Sports, Entertainment, and Digital, managing crews and production teams for show execution and daily operations.

Responsibilities

• 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 in a fast-paced news environment.
• Manage customer relationships within NBC brands, balancing creative demands with operational management.
• Execute business strategies and cost initiatives while maintaining daily operations.
• Manage demands during breaking and 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.

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.
• Experienced in working with DGA, NABET, IATSE, as well as non-represented.
• Ability to work within a budget.

Skills

• Deep working knowledge with control room and studio technology
• Solid leadership
• Clear communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team building skills
• Demonstrated management experience
• Customer focused
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent team facilitation
• 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 simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Location

• On-Site

Work Type

• Freelance
• Intermittent

Experience Level

• 3+ years of experience in live, studio television production
• 2+ years of experience working in a News environment

Salary/Compensations

• $45.00-$55.00/hour

About the Company

• NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, creating world-class content distributed across film, television, and streaming, and brought to life through global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences.
• We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock.
• We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through powerhouse film and television studios like Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and operate industry-leading theme parks and 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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].