Sr. Production Manager, MLB - NBC Sports

NBCUniversal • Stamford, CT

9h • $105,000 - $130,000 • Remote

About The Position

As the Sr. Production Manager, you will oversee all operational aspects of NBC Sports’ Major League Baseball coverage, managing logistics, budgets, and personnel while ensuring seamless live event execution. Acting as a key liaison between Remote Operations, Production teams, league representatives, and venue staff, you will also support other NBC Sports properties as needed. This position reports to the Director, MLB Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum of five (5+) years of experience in production operations or related roles
• Solid understanding of production equipment, processes, and operational procedures
• Proven understanding and competency of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience managing high-profile, large-scale productions
• Familiarity with Smartsheet
• Ability to travel frequently, including weekends and holidays, sometimes on short notice
• Flexible schedule, including availability for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with MLB and venue operations
• Ability to learn and utilize internal systems quickly
• Able to work independently and deliver timely results
• Proven ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners at all levels
• Highly organized, resourceful, efficient, and dependable with strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to last-minute changes and manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Solid problem-solving skills and sound judgment in time-sensitive situations, with the ability to escalate when necessary
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration across internal and external teams and vendors
• Experience managing multiple production projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with union regulations and practices

Responsibilities

• Act as an effective communication conduit between Remote Operations Management, Production teams, and League contacts
• Partner with staff and freelance Production Managers, as well as stadium, arena, and tournament personnel, to coordinate mobile unit arrival, scheduling, and on-site requirements
• Work closely with Production, Talent, and Technical Managers to support show needs and ensure smooth execution
• Oversee all event logistics, including credentials, compound set-up, security, catering, transportation, and travel adjustments
• Manage crew hour reporting, oversee hiring, and collaborate with Payroll, HR, and Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Identify, onboard, and evaluate production support roles (e.g., runners, spotters, stage managers, makeup, statisticians)
• Manage multiple budgets in collaboration with the show’s Producer and Finance team, ensuring all expenses are accurately tracked and invoices are paid on time
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality
• Travel extensively during the MLB season and as needed for other NBC Sports properties
• Support both represented and non-represented personnel
• This role will focus on MLB on NBC, but will be involved in other NBC Sports Properties as needed

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