Director, Production Operations

Core Responsibilities

Production Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement operational plans that support Comcast’s studio and remote production goals.

• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and budgeting to ensure efficient and on-time delivery of productions.

• Partner with creative and technical leadership to forecast resource needs and align production capacity with demand.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and increase production efficiency.

Studio & Remote Production Oversight

• Help lead day-to-day operations across Comcast’s studio and remote production environments.

• Ensure all productions—live and recorded—meet established quality, technical, and safety standards.

• Coordinate logistics for remote shoots, including crew assignments, equipment transport, and on-site setup.

• Collaborate with engineering and technical operations to maintain readiness and reliability of production systems.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Help manage and develop a team of production managers, coordinators, contractors, agencies and technical staff.

• Foster strong collaboration between studio teams, field operations, and creative partners.

• Serve as a key liaison to internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure smooth execution of projects.

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning within the production team.

Vendor, Resource & Budget Management

• Oversee relationships with production vendors, freelancers, and equipment suppliers.

• Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring service quality and adherence to budget.

• Monitor operating expenses and identify cost-savings opportunities without compromising quality.

• Maintain accurate asset and inventory records for production facilities and remote kits.

Operational Excellence & Innovation

• Implement best practices for production planning, documentation, and reporting.

• Leverage technology and data to improve scheduling, communication, and quality control.

• Identify opportunities to adopt new tools and techniques to enhance Comcast’s production capabilities.

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for production throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Production, Media, Communications, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in studio and/or remote production management, with increasing leadership responsibility.

• Proven success overseeing live and recorded productions from planning through delivery.

• Strong operational and logistical expertise, including crew management, scheduling, and budgeting.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience managing large, cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred:

• Experience with large-scale or broadcast production environments.

• Technical understanding of production equipment, remote workflows, and control room operations.

• Experience managing vendor relationships and production contracts.