Senior Remote Production Operations Lead

PGA TOUR, Inc; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

TPC Sawgrass membership

Job summary

PGA TOUR, Inc. is seeking a production logistics lead based in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Responsibilities include booking vendors, scheduling crew and facilities, and managing budgets with Accounting to ensure timely client billing.

You will oversee operations from start to finish, coordinate with PGA TOUR Broadcasting and Tournament Business Affairs, and travel as needed to manage productions at events. A bachelor’s degree or related experience and 5–7 years in production are required;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience.
• Minimum of five to seven years in the production industry with experience in remote operations.
• Experience in remote television logistics planning, television compounds and execution.
• Experience in project budgeting, crewing, logistics and scheduling for studio and remote operations.
• Sports background preferred.
• Experience with operational requirements and logistics related to golf.
• Must have experience with various camera, audio, grip and lighting equipment for live remote, commercial and ENG shoots.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Excel or equivalent Windows based software.
• Knowledge of SAP Concur software as well
• Available nights and weekends; extensive travel required throughout the year to manage and oversee all productions, independent contractors and vendor operations at assigned events
• CPR/AED and Lithium-Ion Small Batteries (shipping) certified.
• PGA TOUR, Inc. will provide certifications if needed or if a current certification is expire

Responsibilities

• Responsible for identifying, contacting and booking facilities and equipment for each assigned project or live remote production.
• Negotiate and work directly with hotel sales teams on contracts and see through that room blocks are accurate, create rooming lists in a timely fashion and that the billing is correct per individual contract.
• Book airfare and auto rentals for both in-studio and on-site crew and also reconcile expenses to the show through Concur.
• Advance setup and on-site management for remote productions including logistics for equipment and office trailer/furniture delivery and setup.
• Coordinate with PGA TOUR Broadcasting and Tournament Business Affairs, Tournament Directors/Operations personnel and network partners to ensure on-site integration is to plan.
• Negotiate with major equipment and service vendors; broadcast network/partners included.
• Arrange for media credentials, parking passes, golf carts, office trailers, equipment, phone lines, etc.
• Generate and distribute production books and communicate pertinent shoot information to crew, vendors and staff.
• Work with assigned Tech Manager(s) leading up to and throughout the entire production to ensure all needs are met for both PGA TOUR Entertainment and all International partners.
• Lead review and approval for all production crew, vendors and equipment invoices once the job has been completed.
• Reconcile actual expenses and update budget spreadsheets for Accounting Department.
• Work with various persons to ensure the projects best results.
• Develop and encourage staff to pursue new tasks and challenges related to overall departmental goals and objectives.
• Contribute to departmental operations, including staffing, budget management/ cost containment, and internal communication.
• Special projects or other duties as assigned.

Skills

Production scheduling

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Remote operations

Crew logistics

Microsoft Office

SAP Concur

Education

Bachelor's degree or related experience

Tools

SAP Concur

Job description

PGA TOUR, Inc. is seeking a production logistics lead based in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Responsibilities include booking vendors, scheduling crew and facilities, and managing budgets with Accounting to ensure timely client billing.

You will oversee operations from start to finish, coordinate with PGA TOUR Broadcasting and Tournament Business Affairs, and travel as needed to manage productions at events. A bachelor’s degree or related experience and 5–7 years in production are required;