Live Sports Field Scheduling Manager

NBCUniversal; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal employment opportunities

Job summary

NBCUniversal in Stamford, CT, is seeking a Manager, Field Scheduling to oversee staffing, scheduling, and onboarding for NBC Sports remote productions and live events. You will work with Operations, Production, and Technical Management to ensure full staffing and efficient crew logistics in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, 5+ years in broadcast crewing or scheduling, and experience with union regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in broadcast crewing, workforce scheduling, or production operations; NBA experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of crew scheduling practices and workforce planning principles.
• Familiarity with union regulations and practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and workforce management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to last-minute changes and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the hiring and scheduling of NBC Sports personnel, including staff, daily hires, and freelance crew members for remote productions and live events.
• Partner with Technical Managers, Operations leaders, and Production Managers to gather staffing requirements and create accurate crew sheets for remote productions.
• Communicate crew and event information to Production Managers in a timely manner to support travel planning and cost-effective logistics.
• Support Operations and Production teams in resolving last-minute staffing, scheduling, and crewing challenges.
• Provide support for the payroll process for each event.
• Manage the SCORE workforce management system, including onboarding activities for new hires.
• Support the ongoing development, maintenance, and enhancement of the SCORE system.
• Anticipate staffing and operational issues, communicate risks to leadership, and help drive timely resolutions.
• Proactively address issues that arise during the course of an event or production.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Broadcast crewing

Workforce scheduling

Production operations

Union regulations

MS Office

Communication skills

Tools

SCORE system

Workforce management software

Job description

NBCUniversal in Stamford, CT, is seeking a Manager, Field Scheduling to oversee staffing, scheduling, and onboarding for NBC Sports remote productions and live events. You will work with Operations, Production, and Technical Management to ensure full staffing and efficient crew logistics in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, 5+ years in broadcast crewing or scheduling, and experience with union regulations.