Sr Manager Operations NBC News Job at NBCUniversal in New York

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and organized Senior Manager of Operations to oversee the production operations within the NBC News creative production department. This role is critical in ensuring seamless execution across scenic design, broadcast graphics, remote production, and other production-related functions. The Senior Manager will support the VP of Operations and serve as a central liaison between editorial, technical, and creative teams, ensuring resources are efficiently allocated, workflows are optimized, and production standards consistently meet the highest levels of broadcast excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership
• Help to manage day-to-day operations across scenic, graphics, and remote production units.
• Develop and implement operational strategies and workflows that optimize efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate logistics for large-scale productions including but not limited to both breaking news coverage and planned special events.
• Production Excellence
• Ensure all scenic, graphics, and remote production deliverables meet brand and broadcast standards.
• Oversee the planning, design, and execution of sets, graphics packages, and field production workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to integrate new technologies that enhance storytelling and visual presentation.
• Budget & Resource Management
• Manage operational budgets, vendor relationships, and resource allocation.
• Negotiate with outside vendors for scenic builds, equipment rentals, and remote production services.
• Track costs and optimize expenditures while maintaining high-quality output.
• Project Management
• Lead cross-departmental initiatives and special projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets and quality benchmarks are met.
• Support long-term planning for major events, network launches, and newsroom upgrades.
• Implement metrics and reporting tools to measure efficiency, costs, and performance.

Qualifications : Qualifications

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in shaping the look and feel of one of the leading television news networks. You will have the chance to work alongside top industry professionals, drive operational excellence, and help deliver compelling news content to millions of viewers every day.

Additional Requirements :

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. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range : $110,000- $140,000(bonus eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and / or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Compensation :

$110,000-$110,000 per year