Freelance Production Manager

The Freelance Production Manager plays a critical role in supporting daily studio operations ensuring seamless execution across multiple studios and control rooms. This position serves as a central point of coordination between production operations engineering and support teams in a fast-paced live television environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee operational workflows formultiple studio and control room crews
• Act as a primary liaison betweenOperations Production Facilities Assignment Desk and Marketing teams
• Collaborate closely withTalent Producers Directors and technical staffto communicate updates and resolve issues in real time
• Partner withEngineering teamsto ensure rapid resolution of technical challenges
• Support production teams in executingcreative elements(props VIP guests special segments)
• Manage and overseedaily studio set changesacross multiple spaces
• Assistwithcrew scheduling including development of Studio Crew Break Sheets
• Mentor and trainnew Operations team memberson processes and best practices
• Maintain a strong focus onorganization execution and follow-throughin a live production setting

Qualifications and Skills:

• 510 years of experiencein sports or live television operationsrequired
• Experience managing teams or workforces in a production or operational environment
• Strong understanding oflive and pre-recorded studio production workflows
• Knowledge of baseball and hockey strongly preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong multitasking ability
• Proven leadership communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively and maintain accountability
• Strong problem-solving skills with a calm decisive approach under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in fast-paced breaking news environments
• High level of professionalism tact and diplomacy
• Passion for operations logistics and production excellence
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate and solve challenges
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and holidays
• Strong follow-up skills and commitment to execution
• Experience with Media Pulse or similar production systems is a plus

Education:

• Bachelors degree inMedia Television/Film Productionor related field preferred

Position Reports to:

• Director Studio Operations & Scheduling

Pay Range: $480/day

As a candidate for this position your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience education skills and any other factors MLB Network considers relevant to the hiring addition to your salary MLB Network believes in providing a competitive benefits package for its employees.

Top MLB Network Perks & Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Company Contributed 401K Plan
• Paid Sick Time
• Commuter Benefits
• Discounts at MLB Store
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Why MLB Network

MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans with studios located in Secaucus N.J. just minutes from New York City. Featuring live regular season games original programming highlights insights and analysis from the best in the business MLB Network produces baseball content for delivery to multiple media platforms. Cutting-edge technology is used to create MLB Networks Emmy Award-winning programming via roles in live studio and remote production operations engineering media management creative services social media and others.

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