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