Supervisor, Scheduling

Versant•Englewood Cliffs, NJ

2h•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Supervisor, Scheduling, you are responsible for working with and supporting all productions across the USA Sports portfolio, including but not limited to Golf, NASCAR, and WNBA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
Understanding of the roles of technical crew and union rules
3 plus years of experience in broadcasting, production operations, or a related field; sports broadcast experience strongly preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools; experience with crewing or workforce management systems preferred
Demonstrated ability to operate with independence and ownership, making decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively with Production, Technical, and Operations leadership
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple productions and competing priorities simultaneously
Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to assess situations quickly and take decisive action
Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with freelance crew, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Proactive, accountable, and solutions-oriented, with a focus on driving outcomes
Interested candidate must submit a resume to be considered
Willingness to work extended hours, weekends and holidays based on event schedule
Must be willing to work in Englewood Cliff, NJ
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older

Responsibilities

Supervise the end-to-end crewing process for remote productions, including sourcing, availability checks, rate negotiation, and hiring of freelance technical personnel to ensure all roles are filled in advance of each event
Serve as a primary point of contact for Technical Managers, Production Managers, and freelance staff, ensuring alignment on staffing needs and production requirements
Oversee the development, accuracy, and distribution of detailed crew sheets, ensuring all information is complete and production-ready
Provide oversight of crew logistics communication, ensuring timely delivery of information for cost-efficient travel planning and execution
Support day-to-day scheduling operations and proactively manage last-minute changes, including program updates, call-outs, and location changes, minimizing impact to production
Guide junior staff or coordinators, providing direction and ensuring adherence to established crewing processes and standards
Ensure accurate and timely payroll support across assigned events, resolving discrepancies as needed
Utilization of internal crewing systems, including oversight of onboarding workflows and data integrity for new and existing personnel
Anticipate operational risks and escalate or resolve issues in real time, exercising sound judgment in high-pressure environments
Drive continuous improvement by identifying workflow gaps and implementing more efficient crewing and scheduling practices
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of production and operations teams