Vice President, Production Operations

NY 411; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media production company is seeking a seasoned professional to oversee control room and studio operations across multiple locations. This Full Time position demands over 10 years of expertise in production operations and technical management, with responsibilities including optimizing crew deployment and ensuring high production standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and collaboration skills, ready to contribute from Englewood Cliffs, NJ, with travel to other locations like Washington DC and Los Angeles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee control rooms and studio operations across various locations.
• Manage technical operations for live production across multiple formats.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence among production teams.

Skills

Production operations experience

Technical operations management

Leadership and collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

This is a Full Time position in the field of Live Event Staging, Crewing, & Production, located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

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

• 10+ years of experience in production operations, including live studio or control room environments
• Proven experience managing multi-location technical operations teams and facilities
• Experience managing both a union-represented and non-union workforce
• 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

Additional Requirements

• Onsite: This position has been designated as onsite, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a Versant worksite in Englewood Cliffs, NJ with flexibility to work from our NYC HQ regularly. Travel will be required to our other locations such as Washington DC and Los Angeles.

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