Director, Production & Operations
Core
Overseeing all production and operational aspects of unscripted programming from development through final delivery, serving as a liaison between production companies and internal NBCUniversal departments.
Role type
Director, Production & Operations
Builds
Unscripted television series, specials, pilots, and live events for NBCUniversal networks and streaming platforms.
Domain
Media & Entertainment / Television Production
Required skills
Production management, budget negotiation, financial acumen, project management, stakeholder liaison, compliance management, vendor vetting, cost auditing, international coordination
Preferred skills
Live game show/competition format experience, reality/studio-based production workflow knowledge
Technologies
Production management systems, financial reporting tools, compliance frameworks
Responsibilities
Review and approve project budgets and cost reports; manage day-to-day production issues; liaise with internal departments (Creative, Legal, Finance, Marketing); ensure deliverables meet creative, technical, and legal requirements; manage third-party production company relationships and contracts; facilitate foreign compliance requirements; support Production Managers and Coordinators.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on oversight