Vice President, Production Operations

Versant•Englewood Cliffs, NJ

2h•$225,000 - $275,000•Onsite

About The Position

Versant Media is seeking an accomplished Vice President, Production Operations to oversee day-to-day technical and studio operations across our major production facilities in New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. This leader will manage core live production functions, ensure operational excellence, and drive innovation in partnership with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge, exceptional organizational skills, and a forward-looking mindset to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability in production workflows.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in production operations, including live studio or control room environments
Proven experience managing multi-location technical operations teams and facilities
Experience managing both a union-represented and non-union workforce
Strong knowledge of live broadcast and digital production systems, workflows, and technology trends
Track record of optimizing operational efficiency through scheduling, process improvements, and technology adoption
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build strong partnerships across editorial, engineering, and operations teams
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment while maintaining high production standards

Responsibilities

Oversee control rooms and studio operations across NY, NJ, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles
Manage technical operations functions for live production across news, sports, and entertainment
Partner closely with post production, field operations, and media operations teams to ensure seamless execution of live and pre-recorded shows
Collaborate with engineering to ensure consistently reliable production systems and rapid issue resolution
Optimize schedules to maximize efficiency in crew deployment and production resource utilization
Drive adoption of new production technologies and workflows to enhance quality, reduce marginal costs, and enable new creative opportunities
Support multi-platform production, including linear TV, streaming, digital, and audio formats
Foster a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across production teams