Manager, Production Operations

Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities:

The Paramount Technology department supports our global content company through the delivery of a high-quality viewing experience, system infrastructure support, and crafting innovative ways for our employees to collaborate! If you are interested in a strategy that has growth, transformation, and ongoing innovation where you can help ''reinvent the broadcasting wheel'', come join the team as the next Manager, Production Operations!

Responsibilities:
• Lead all aspects of the daily studio operations of various productions; handle the below-the-line personnel assigned to the production
• Work directly with the client (Directors, Producers, Managers, etc.) and other MPO and CBS departments to facilitate below-the-line production planning and execution
• Responsible for all below-the-line production costs and billing; work with both MPO Finance and Accounting to assure accurate and timely billing and financial reporting for each production
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of customer happiness
• Work closely with Scheduling & Planning on the final actualization and billing of work orders in the CBS Internal database, Media Pulse
• Troubleshoot issues that occurring during production and adhere to CBA rules for Paramount union employees
• Check-in and coordinate all live remotes including satellite, fiber, zoom, Skype, etc. to ensure that remote guests and talent can hear the control room; the control can see and hear the remote; that the audio, video, Director and AD know how to see, hear and speak to the remote talent; and troubleshoot any issues with regard to the remote

Basic Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience working in a Live Control Room environment
• 5+ years of experience and knowledge of studio production requirements
• Knowledge of technical facilities and transmission

Additional Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting or Management preferred
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel, and database entry
• Knowledge and/or experience working in a union environment
• Ability to work in a fast paced and high-pressure environment
• Must be flexible to work nights and/or weekends
• Ability to multitask and problem solve multiple issues at any given time

CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry's most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $86,000.00 - 115,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbk4zk-3-128-255-239-42 in your application.