Crew Desk Manager
Core
Sourcing, booking, and managing staff and freelance crews for breaking news coverage and premium interviews across NBC News platforms.
Role type
Crew Desk Manager
Builds
Network and Streaming broadcasts, breaking news, and weekly primetime shows
Domain
Media & Entertainment / News Production
Required skills
Manpower scheduling, logistics, travel arrangements, budgeting, payroll administration, NABET contract knowledge, remote production coordination, geographic knowledge
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
STORM system
Responsibilities
Source and deploy staff/freelance crews for breaking news and interviews; Schedule crews for Network and Streaming broadcasts; Manage 24/7 client needs and assign crews across 5,000 monthly tours; Handle large volume of crew requests and simplify logistics during breaking news; Coordinate with domestic and international bureaus; Administer payroll and maintain budget records in STORM; Maintain vacation/holiday/illness schedules; Adhere to NABET contract terms.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
