Live Broadcast Production Manager

Fox News Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox News Media is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the planning, logistics, and execution of live broadcasts, breaking news coverage, special events, and large-scale productions across multiple brands.

This role serves as the operational lead throughout the production lifecycle, overseeing planning, budgeting, staffing, technical operations, vendor management, and on-site execution while ensuring productions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest editorial and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience managing complex live broadcasts, remote productions, and large-scale productions.
• Extensive knowledge of live television production, field operations, and remote broadcast logistics.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to independently lead multiple high-profile productions while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proven experience managing production budgets, vendor negotiations, contracts, and financial oversight.
• Proven ability to confidently lead virtual production meetings and Zoom briefings, effectively communicating production plans, timelines, and operational updates to cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership skills with experience directing cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extensive domestic and international travel as business needs require.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to rent and safely operate a vehicle in unfamiliar locations.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, and stand or walk for extended periods during live productions and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production planning and execution for live broadcasts, breaking news coverage, political events, and special productions
• Partner with senior leadership, editorial teams, technical teams, creative, and external stakeholders to successfully execute complex productions and events
• Manage domestic and international remote productions, providing on-site leadership and operational oversight before, during, and after live broadcasts and events
• Develop and manage comprehensive production plans, detailed production schedules, run-of-show documents, staffing plans, and end-to-end logistical workflows while ensuring seamless execution and alignment across production, engineering, operations, editorial, and cross-functional teams
• Conduct site surveys, venue walkthroughs, technical assessments, and pre-production meetings to evaluate operational and production requirements
• Coordinate all aspects of production logistics, including but not limited to staffing, catering, hotel accommodations, credentialing and all onsite event logistics
• Oversee production budgets, vendor negotiations, contracts, purchase orders, expense tracking, and financial reconciliation while maintaining cost efficiency
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, venues, production partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution
• Develop contingency plans and proactively resolve operational challenges in rapidly changing, high-pressure environments

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Fox News Media is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the planning, logistics, and execution of live broadcasts, breaking news coverage, special events, and large-scale productions across multiple brands.

This role serves as the operational lead throughout the production lifecycle, overseeing planning, budgeting, staffing, technical operations, vendor management, and on-site execution while ensuring productions are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest editorial and