Vice President, Production Operations

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description
Versant is a new, independent media company formed from Comcast NBCUniversal, uniting leading cable television networks including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel, along with premier digital properties such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Anchored by news, sports, and entertainment, Versant is built for the future of media-agile, digital-first, and driven by innovation.
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 DC, 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.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Oversee control rooms and studio operations across NY, NJ, Washington DC, 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
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• 10+ years of experience in production operations, including live studio or control room environments
• Proven experience managing multi-location technical operations teams and facilities
• 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
Additional Requirements:
• Onsite: This position has been designated as onsite, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a Versant worksite (NYC or Englewood Cliffs, NJ).
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: $225,000 - $275,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)
We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-74qzxk-216-73-216-86-42 in your application.