Production Manager-NBC Sports

NBCUniversal•Stamford, CT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Manager supports the successful execution of live NBA on NBC broadcasts by overseeing logistics, staffing, budgets, and on-site production operations. This role partners closely with production leadership, technical teams, and vendors to ensure seamless, high-quality live events in a fast-paced, travel-intensive environment. This role reports into the Senior Director of NBA Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, business or a related field
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in production or related projects
Strong understanding of the start-to-finish production process involved in Sports Television
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Smartsheet.
Willingness and ability to learn internal systems.
Ability to work independently and deliver timely, high-quality results.
Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
Ability to travel frequently, including weekends and holidays, sometimes on short notice.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older

Nice To Haves

Ability to adapt to last-minute changes and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment in time-sensitive situations, with the ability to escalate issues appropriately.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, building strong relationships with internal partners, vendors, and external stakeholders.
Experience managing multiple live production projects simultaneously.
Familiarity with union regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

Act as an effective communication conduit between Remote Operations Management and the Production teams.
Coordinate with arena, stadium, and tournament personnel regarding mobile unit arrivals and production schedules.
Manage logistical planning, including compound setup, security, catering, transportation, and travel logistics (flights and hotels).
Maintain and submit crew logs; hire production support staff and partner with payroll to ensure timely payment.
Collaborate closely with Production, Talent, Technical Managers, and show-related vendors to support all aspects of live production.
Identify, onboard, manage, and evaluate production support roles such as runners, spotters, stage managers, makeup artists, and statisticians.
Work collaboratively with staff and freelance Production Managers across multiple productions.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and production quality.
Primary focus on NBA on NBC, with involvement in additional NBC Sports properties as needed.
The Production Manager position will require high-volume travel during the NBA season and be based out of our Stamford, CT headquarters when not traveling.