Vice President, Production Operations

NY 411; New Jersey; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Vice President of Production Operations to manage day-to-day technical and studio operations. The role requires significant experience in production operations, particularly in live environments. Key responsibilities include optimizing schedules, collaborating with teams, and fostering a culture of operational excellence across various locations. This is an onsite position based in New York or Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in production operations, including live studio or control room environments.
• Proven experience managing multi-location technical operations teams and facilities.
• Strong knowledge of live broadcast and digital production systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee control rooms and studio operations across NY, NJ, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles.
• Manage technical operations functions for live production across news, sports, and entertainment.
• Drive adoption of new production technologies and workflows to enhance quality.

Skills

Production operations management

Technical operations expertise

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

This is a Full Time position in the field of Production Coordinator / Project Management, located in New York, NY.

Versant is a new, independent media company formed from Comcast NBCUniversal, uniting leading cable television networks including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel, along with premier digital properties such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Anchored by news, sports, and entertainment, Versant is built for the future of media—agile, digital-first, and driven by innovation.

Position

Versant Media is seeking an accomplished Vice President, Production Operations to oversee day-to-day technical and studio operations across our major production facilities in New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. This leader will manage core live production functions, ensure operational excellence, and drive innovation in partnership with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge, exceptional organizational skills, and a forward-looking mindset to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability in production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee control rooms and studio operations across NY, NJ, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles
• Manage technical operations functions for live production across news, sports, and entertainment
• Partner closely with post production, field operations, and media operations teams to ensure seamless execution of live and pre-recorded shows
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure consistently reliable production systems and rapid issue resolution
• Optimize schedules to maximize efficiency in crew deployment and production resource utilization
• Drive adoption of new production technologies and workflows to enhance quality, reduce marginal costs, and enable new creative opportunities
• Support multi-platform production, including linear TV, streaming, digital, and audio formats
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across production teams

Experience

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in production operations, including live studio or control room environments
• Proven experience managing multi-location technical operations teams and facilities
• Strong knowledge of live broadcast and digital production systems, workflows, and technology trends
• Track record of optimizing operational efficiency through scheduling, process improvements, and technology adoption
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build strong partnerships across editorial, engineering, and operations teams
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment while maintaining high production standards
• Onsite: This position has been designated as onsite, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a Versant worksite (NYC or Englewood Cliffs, NJ).

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