Freelance Live News TPM – Broadcast Operations Lead

Nbcuniversal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

NBC News is seeking experienced Freelance Technical Production Managers (TPMs) to support live news programming across multiple control rooms, studios, special events, and remote productions.

This role requires a highly organized production professional who can coordinate technical operations, crew communication, transmission resources, control room workflows, and live production execution in fast-paced broadcast environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in live, studio television production.
• 2+ years of experience working in a News environment.
• 2+ years of operational experience in broadcast studio and production control room.
• Strong administrative, and organizational skills.
• Strong on-air operations and technical background.
• Ability to work all shifts including days, overnights, weekends and holidays.
• Proven working knowledge with control room and studio technology.
• Solid leadership, clear communication, excellent interpersonal, and team building skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, verify and manage all technical elements required for live broadcasts, taped productions, special reports, and breaking news coverage.
• Build and review rundowns, production notes, transmission requirements, guest information and staffing assignments before air. Coordinate remote guests, correspondents, bureaus, Zoom/FaceTime interviews, and transmission resources.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison between Producers, Directors, Technical Directors, Audio Operators, Graphics Operators, Studio Crews, and Engineering Teams.
• Track and elevate technical issues while ensuring minimal impact to air.

Skills

Live TV production

News environment

Control room operations

Leadership

Communication

Shift flexibility

Technical background

Team collaboration

Job description

NBC News is seeking experienced Freelance Technical Production Managers (TPMs) to support live news programming across multiple control rooms, studios, special events, and remote productions.

This role requires a highly organized production professional who can coordinate technical operations, crew communication, transmission resources, control room workflows, and live production execution in fast-paced broadcast environments.