Manager Remote Operations

PGA Tour•Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Best Players Need the Best People. Responsibilities include the booking and scheduling of vendors, crew and technical facilities for a variety of projects with a focus on assigned live remote productions. Determine requirements for each job and facilitate as needed, oversee from beginning to end with all parties, managing all operational aspects of each project to guarantee they are managed appropriately. Work directly with the Accounting Department on projected budgets and reconcile project expenses to ensure client billing is timely and accurate.

Requirements

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
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
CPR/AED and Lithium-Ion Small Batteries (shipping) certified.

Nice To Haves

Sports background preferred.

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
Adhere to the budget parameters during all phases of the project
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