Production Technology Support Manager

Versant • Washington, DC

2d • $140,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Versant Media Production Engineering Team, this position is a critical part of successful all engineering projects throughout the Versant Media portfolio of businesses. The position is a mix of project management, engineering design/coordination, and operations support.

Requirements

• 10+ years of recent experience in a television broadcast environment.
• Understanding of the 24/7 nature of the on-air News, Sports, and Entertainment environments.
• College Degree in Broadcast and/or Media.
• Strong PC & Microsoft Suite skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn new production technologies.
• Willingness to work overtime including weekends and overnights with short notice.
• Must be able to work independently, yet have strong collaboration skills and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to prioritize and be a pro-active thinker.
• Onsite: This position has been designated as onsite, contributing from the office five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Key member part of the Site Reliability Engineering Team for supporting and driving all parts of Production/Broadcast Engineering Projects. From conception through build/deployment across 30 Rock & other NBCU Properties.
• Manage Engineering Project Portfolio of 65+ Projects/Initiatives Directly with Engineering Teams & Business Partners.
• Create Engineering Project Planning and Development Material/Documentation for both short-term and long-term ranges.
• Organize and Create Bill of Materials (BOMs), Project Scopes, Timelines, and Project Proposals.
• Work directly with Engineering Teams to assemble said Project Planning and Development Material/Documentation and Manage Design/Build Tasks Accordingly.
• Lead Purchasing and Sourcing Initiatives/Programs for Engineering Teams & Business Partners.
• Manage Project Build Integration Resources and Requirements Directly with Engineering Teams and Other Business Partners.
• Assist Engineering Teams with All Aspects of Projects from Logistics, Materials Needs, Equipment Needs, Integration Resources, and Quick Problem Solving.
• Aid with PO research, Invoicing, and Project Closing.
• Be the Engineering Project Liaison between any New or Existing External Business Affairs or Partners.
• Keep abreast of digital media workflows and technologies to support such workflows, specifically in control rooms, studios, and core infrastructure
• Identify and recommend new technologies and solutions for operational problems
• Complete configuration, setup and testing on major initiatives across the NBCU portfolio of businesses
• Available to work during off-hours and weekends as required due to operational restrictions
• Work closely with operations managers and area leads to ensure timely and efficient hand-off of new builds for day-to-day operations
• Engage vendor support where necessary to ensure equipment functions the way it should and proper support resources are provided to operations

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees