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Manager, Live Events Production Operations - NBC Sports, Bay Area

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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

As a Manager, Live Events Production Operations, you will oversee the technical and operational execution of live sports telecasts for NBC Sports Bay Area and California. You'll work closely with production, engineering, finance, and external partners to ensure every event is staffed, equipped, and delivered smoothly.

On a day-to-day basis, you'll book production trucks, technical crews, transmission services, and rental equipment; prepare event documentation; and act as a key operational point of contact for producers and directors. You'll also manage event budgets, track expenses, and partner with Finance and HR to ensure accurate forecasting, billing, and payroll.

This role sits at the center of our live events ecosystem and is critical to keeping fast-paced productions running efficiently, on schedule, and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical and operational execution of live sports telecasts, ensuring events are staffed, equipped, and delivered on schedule and on budget
• Book and coordinate production trucks, transmission services, mobile units, and technical crews, including EICs, drivers, and freelance staff
• Serve as the day‑to‑day operational point of contact for producers, directors, engineering, and external partners during live events
• Prepare and maintain event documentation such as show books, fact sheets, schedules, and operational run‑of‑show materials
• Manage event‑level budgets, including forecasting, expense tracking, invoice processing, and cost coding, in partnership with Finance
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Production, Finance, HR, and Sales to ensure smooth execution of live events and accurate payroll and billing
• Support operational planning and execution across multiple sports and venues, including arenas, stadiums, and remote locations
• Identify and resolve operational issues in real time, escalating risks or challenges as appropriate
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices to enhance efficiency and consistency across live event operations
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the live sports schedule

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Minimum seven (7+) years of broadcast or live event production operations experience
• Minimum three (3+) years in a people leadership, lead operations, or team‑coordination capacity
• Demonstrated experience managing live event technical operations, including production trucks, transmission services, and technical crews
• Experience booking and coordinating mobile units, EICs, drivers, and freelance technical staff
• Solid background in event‑level budget management, including forecasting, invoice processing, expense coding, and financial tracking
• Hands‑on involvement in preparing event documentation (e.g., show books, fact sheets, production schedules)
• Experience working cross‑functionally with Production, Engineering, Finance, HR, and Sales teams

Desired Characteristics

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word (e.g. tracking schedules, budgets, and documentation)
• Experience supporting live broadcasts across multiple sports
• Familiarity with professional leagues, team partners, and venue operations
• Demonstrated coordinating operations with arenas, stadiums, or remote venues
• Prior responsibility managing or tracking rental equipment and vendor contracts
• Knowledge of Bay Area professional sports teams and venues
• Involvement in supporting special events or non-standard productions

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by live events
• Ability to work on‑site in the Bay Area year‑round

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from our San Francisco office.

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: $90,000-$115,000

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.

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