Production Manager

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

This position plays a critical role in ensuring seamless operations by working closely with production teams, overseeing general operation of the office, managing day-to-day office logistics, supporting cross-functional collaboration and maintaining the necessary communication for show productivity.

Responsibilities:

General Production:

• Regularly partner and obtain respective approvals between Studio Executives, Production Operations, Finance and Human Resources.
• Manage with Production Supervisors all vendor agreements; show credentials; and any other administrative tasks that may arise.
• Oversee, manage and book crew for studio crew and remote crew
• Establish rates and approval of timecards for below the line show staff and crew
• Facilitate all trucking and delivery of show props, wardrobe and technical gear as needed.
• Work with vendors on costs and orders weekly/monthly.
• Coordinate backline and stage design with Music Department for House band and musical guest band.
• Work with show lawyers and standards on all script related issues
• Knowledge of music clearance as it related to Live Television
• Manage and oversee studio schedule
• Manage and produce promos and pretapes in studio.

Travel:

• Work with Production Supervisor and Supervising Producer on Approval of all show travel, including hotel, car, airline, etc. reservations.

Talent/Casting Contracts:

• Supervise as needed with producers and production all talent contracts each week, including host, musical guest, dancers, stunts, puppeteers, singers, stand-ins and extras.
• Act as main point of contact in obtaining Executive leadership approval if/when show staff appear on-air for the show.

Cost Management:

• Reconcile travel and production office P-card/cachet charges; ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Audit car and meal charges against the Company’s policy to ensure compliance and enforcement of rules
• Serve as an approver for P-card and cachet purchases, ensuring compliance with Supervising Producer/
• Track show costs to ensure accurate reporting for the Supervising Producer and Accounting teams.
• Oversee Timecards, accounts payable, petty cash, and purchase cards.
• Provide regular updates on cost performance against budget with Supervising Producer.
• Flag and escalate irregular and/or suspicious spending, as necessary. 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a production environment, supporting studio production, remote/film production and production office operations.
• Must have ability to work flexible hours due to the production schedule of the show, including weekends and late nights.
• Must be proficient on Mac and PC
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact between different levels of the organization (from Studio Executives to production employees).
• Adapt to changing scenarios (often at the last minute) and effectively prioritize multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Maintain the highest level of discretion.

Additional Requirements:

• This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $175,000 - $225,000

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].