Director, Production & Operations

NBCUniversal; California; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking a Director of Production & Operations in hybrid roles in California. The candidate will oversee all production and operational aspects of unscripted programming from development through final delivery, coordinating with production companies and internal NBCUniversal teams to ensure on‑time, on‑budget, high‑quality outputs.

The ideal candidate brings extensive production management experience, strong financial acumen, and the ability to lead multiple high‑profile projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production management experience for a broadcast network, cable network, or television production company; understanding of production workflow and hands-on experience in reality/studio-based productions.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and approve budgets – series, specials, development reels, pilots, additional episodes, breakage, etc.
• Manage and solve day-to-day production issues for assigned projects
• Review and monitor weekly production cost reports for assigned projects
• Manage and improve all systems relating to how production companies prepare, shoot, and deliver episodes to NBCUniversal
• Liaise between producers and internal departments (Creative Executives, Business Affairs, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Digital, Network Operations, etc.)
• Ensure all deliverables are complete and on time for both domestic and international purposes
• Manage, decide, and approve any insurance related decisions for assigned projects
• Review Program Planning rollouts and ensure production readiness of all series, and provide Greenlight to Air projections as requested
• Facilitate and manage all foreign compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain relationships with active and potential production companies
• Attend weekly internal department meetings and act as point person for Production Operations for assigned projects
• Assist in managing the extensive duties of the Production Managers and Coordinators within the P&O team
• Occasional domestic and international travel required
• Other duties as assigned
• Work with Executive Producers / Network Executives from project conception through final delivery to determine needs

Skills

Production management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Job 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 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, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

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.

Universal Television Entertainment is responsible for world-class television entertainment. The division programs and markets content acrossleading entertainment brandsBravo, NBC and Peacock, and produces over 3,000 hours of television annually through Universal Studio Group, the studio business comprised of Universal Television, UCP, Universal International Studios and Universal Television Alternative Studio. Together, these teams align NBCUniversal’s content and production expertise to inspire global audiences with television that entertains and shapes culture.

The Director, Production & Operations is responsible for overseeing all production and operational aspects of assigned unscripted programming from development through final delivery. This role serves as a key liaison between production companies, creative teams, and internal NBCUniversal departments to ensure projects are produced efficiently, delivered on schedule, and meet creative, technical, financial, legal, and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative and solutions-oriented leader with extensive production management experience, strong financial acumen, and the ability to effectively manage multiple high-profile projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and approve budgets – series, specials, development reels, pilots, additional episodes, breakage, etc.
• Manage and solve day-to-day production issues for assigned projects
• Review and monitor weekly production company cost reports for assigned projects
• Manage and improve all systems relating to how production companies prepare, shoot, and deliver episodes to NBCUniversal
• Liaise between producers and all internal departments (i.e., Creative Executives, Business Affairs, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Digital, Network Operations, etc.)
• Ensure all deliverables are complete and on time for both domestic and international purposes
• Manage, decide, and approve any insurance related decisions for assigned projects
• Review Program Planning rollouts and ensure production readiness of all series, in addition to providing Greenlight to Air projections as requested
• Facilitate and manage all foreign compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain relationships with all active and potential production companies
• Attend weekly internal department meetings and act as the point person for Production Operations for assigned projects
• Assist in managing the extensive duties of the Production Managers and Coordinators within the P&O team
• Generally support any requests from the EVP, SVPs, and VPs of Production Operations
• Occasional domestic and international travel required
• Other duties as assigned

Working with Third Party Productions

• Work with Executive Producers / Network Executives from project conception through and including final delivery of all program materials to determine and anticipate needs of each project
• Find and vet third-party production companies
• Assess and approve various third-party production companies’ production plans, including budget and schedule, to make sure that the network’s needs are met, as they relate to creative, technical, legal, cost, and schedule
• Explain production and technical standards, show formatting, deal memos, contracts, financial reporting, insurance, production and safety policies, and wrap requirements to all third-party production companies
• Review and approve cash flow payment schedule for series
• Review production handbooks and materials for distribution
• Review cost reports for accuracy and conduct audits of project spending
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Basic Requirements

• 5+ years of production management experience for a broadcast network, cable network, or television production company; must also have a good understanding of production workflow and have hands‑on experience in reality/studio-based productions
• Able to create budgets, schedules, and full-scale production plans for a variety of program types (i.e., pilots, presentations, series, specials, live events, etc.)
• Excellent project management, accounting, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Able to travel internationally and domestically as needed

Desired Characteristics

• Team-oriented but able to demonstrate leadership skills, organized, accurate, articulate, responsible, flexible, resourceful, self‑motivated, hands‑on when needed, and able to delegate
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Able to work cooperatively with both internal and outside production company executives
• Experience with live game shows/competition formats is preferred

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in‑office requirements at any time.

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: $115,000 - $155,000 (bonus and long‑term incentive eligible)

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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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 [e-mail].