Operations Manager

Reporting to the Director Production & Operations at SportsNet Pittsburgh (SNP) the Operations Manager is someone who thrives in a team and service-oriented work environment. It will be second nature to anticipate needs follow through and be efficient and responsive.

The ideal candidate for this position is an organized detail-oriented individual who is able to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment. If you are a deadline-driven professional with a commitment to service excellence and a strong work ethic we want to hear from you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Live Event Operations Management

• Coordinate with Game Production to compile complete and distribute Production Book paperwork
• Assist team with booking transmission
• Communication with Operations and Team Broadcast Personnel at home venues (PNC Park/PPG Paints Arena) and road venues on mobile unit park & power times safety issues and camera placement
• Coordination of production trucks for home and road games
• Assist with talent scheduling and coordination
• Support on-site technical managers and production teams
• Oversee event budget and review all production invoices for accuracy
• Work with specialty equipment suppliers Fletcher TV Graphics SportRadar etc. to make certain equipment arrives on time prior to each season and is functioning properly

Crewing

• Coordination of Technical Crews through various vendors locally and in other markets/cities
  • Sending crew complement requests to local crewers prior to season
  • Act as point person for all crewing changes & crew change requests from vendors
  • Forecasting crew lists weeks ahead of event dates to ensure crews are complete

Payroll

• Per DiemCalculation of per diem for all employees (remote & studio) monthly
  • Aid personnel in tracking down missing per diem payments
• Act as point person for vendor payments (Invoices to Accounts Payable) and/or additional payroll questions
• Payroll management for XLT crewing service (in-studio freelancers)
• Payroll management for freelance employees

Travel Assistance

• Book travel for Game & Studio Analysts as needed and assist with out-of-pocket expense reports

Quality Control Management

• Programming guides accuracy
• Off-air broadcast quality (transmission issues audio issues video levels)

We believe in the potential within every individual. If youre passionate about this role we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements that are listed within this job description.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of operations & administrative support experience required preferably from TV/Broadcasting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word Excel and Outlook
• Superb organizational and multi-tasking skills; must be detail oriented with a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to successfully prioritize and work in a fast paced loosely structured growing and changing work environment
• Must have a high level of professionalism collaborative demeanor and positive attitude
• Must embrace the NESN Core Values: People Customer Focus Adaptability Teamwork Diversity Integrity Accountability Passion and Social Responsibility

The expected salary range for this position is $65000 to $76500 annually. The final offer will be determined by a variety of factors including the candidates experience knowledge skills and internal equity.

We believe that when team members feel supported they are more engaged productive and innovative. If youre looking for a workplace that celebrates people and their personal and professional growth youve come to the right place.

Some of the benefits we provide include:

Who We Are

NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group which also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins among other holdings and Delaware North owners of the Boston Bruins. NESN is delivered throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.

As of 2023 NESN manages SportsNet Pittsburgh a newly branded regional sports network that televises Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games as well as local college sports original content and more in PA WV and portions of MD OH and NY.

Our professional environment is passionate adaptable creative and filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.

NESN is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy national origin age disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

NESN is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact our HR team at or .

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