Manager, Field Scheduling

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Manager, Field SchedulingFull-timeBusiness Segment: NBC SportsCompany DescriptionNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Job DescriptionThe Manager, Field Scheduling plays a critical role in supporting NBC Sports remote productions by overseeing the staffing, scheduling, and onboarding of technical personnel for live events. This position partners closely with Operations, Production, and Technical Management teams to ensure productions are fully staffed, crew logistics are coordinated efficiently, and scheduling challenges are resolved in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and experienced in sports broadcast crewing and workforce management.ResponsibilitiesOversee the hiring and scheduling of NBC Sports personnel, including staff, daily hires, and freelance crew members for remote productions and live events, managing crew outreach, availability, rate negotiations, and hiring to ensure all positions are filled prior to each event.Partner with Technical Managers, Operations leaders, and Production Managers to gather staffing requirements and create accurate crew sheets for remote productions.Communicate crew and event information to Production Managers in a timely manner to support travel planning and cost-effective logistics.Support Operations and Production teams in resolving last-minute staffing, scheduling, and crewing challenges.Provide support for the payroll process for each event.Manage the internal personnel system, SCORE, including initiating and monitoring onboarding activities for new hires.Support the ongoing development, maintenance, and enhancement of the SCORE workforce management system.Anticipate staffing and operational issues, communicate risks to leadership, and help drive timely resolutions.Proactively address issues that arise during the course of an event or production.Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.QualificationsBasic Requirements:5+ years of experience in broadcast crewing, workforce scheduling, or production operations; NBA experience preferred.Strong understanding of crew scheduling practices and workforce planning principles.Familiarity with union regulations and practices.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and workforce management systems.Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to adapt to last-minute changes and manage multiple priorities...