Freelance Technical Production Manager - Live TV Ops (DC)

Versant Media

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 55,104 - 96,432

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

VERSANT Media is seeking a Freelance PEP, Technical Production Manager to support live studio and control room operations in Washington, DC. This backfill role provides coverage for productions and day‑to‑day broadcast operations.

Assignments may vary and include days, overnights, weekends, holidays, and short‑notice coverage with no fixed shift schedule. In this role you will coordinate crews, support technical execution, and ensure studio and control room operations meet performance standards

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in live studio television production.
2+ years of experience working in a news environment.
2+ years of engineering support or operational experience in a broadcast studio or control room.
Strong knowledge of control room and studio systems, live broadcast workflows, field/remote production processes, satellite/telco, and communications equipment.
Proficiency with Apple systems, Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Oversee studio and control room production operations during assigned freelance shifts, ensuring performance standards are met.
Partner with scheduling teams to support proper crew assignments and production coverage.
Work closely with news desks, bookers, transmission teams, and production partners to support successful execution of live remotes and daily programming.
Support facilities, IT, maintenance, and technical operations needs for assigned studios and control rooms during on‑air operations.
Manage operational demands during breaking news, unplanned events, and live production changes.
Help uphold Versant operational standards, including Integrity, Health and Safety policies, Standards and Practices, and production protocols.