As the Sr. Production Manager, you will oversee all operational aspects of NBC Sports’ Major League Baseball coverage, managing logistics, budgets, and personnel while ensuring seamless live event execution. Acting as a key liaison between Remote Operations, Production teams, league representatives, and venue staff, you will also support other NBC Sports properties as needed. This position reports to the Director, MLB Operations.
Responsibilities
- Act as an effective communication conduit between Remote Operations Management, Production teams, and League contacts
- Partner with staff and freelance Production Managers, as well as stadium, arena, and tournament personnel, to coordinate mobile unit arrival, scheduling, and on-site requirements
- Work closely with Production, Talent, and Technical Managers to support show needs and ensure smooth execution
- Oversee all event logistics, including credentials, compound set-up, security, catering, transportation, and travel adjustments
- Manage crew hour reporting, oversee hiring, and collaborate with Payroll, HR, and Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
- Identify, onboard, and evaluate production support roles (e.g., runners, spotters, stage managers, makeup, statisticians)
- Manage multiple budgets in collaboration with the show’s Producer and Finance team, ensuring all expenses are accurately tracked and invoices are paid on time
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality
- Travel extensively during the MLB season and as needed for other NBC Sports properties
- Support both represented and non-represented personnel
- This role will focus on MLB on NBC, but will be involved in other NBC Sports Properties as needed