Senior Manager, Audio Production- MSNBC

We are looking for a Senior Production Manager to join our MSNBC Audio Unit. This role will work across the unit to support multiple projects, managing operational and technical structures that keep the unit moving. The Senior Production Manager will ensure high technical standards, design workflows, mix tape, and manage a small team of engineers. They will also work to build unit cohesion through strong organizational and administrative skills, and collaboration with the external platform partners that showcase our content. The Senior Production Manager will report to and work closely with the unit’s Executive Producer to ensure that the department is running smoothly and to make sure our public presence is properly managed. The Senior Production Manager should have an understanding of and interest in news and politics, as well as journalism best practices.Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Manage production calendarsTrain new team members, including our linear partners responsible for showcasts & ensure podcasts are posted properly to specHelp set up shootsBook studiosBook crewsManage needs for live event recordingsCollaborate with TV crews on best audio practicesServe as on-the-ground audio mixerIngest video & audio for podcast editsOperations support to launch new podcasts, including: Posting trailers & feed dropsNotifying Sirius of new showsCollaborating with marketing & EP on feed presentationWork with platforms team to build website infrastructure for new shows Build new feedsAs new shows are launched, design workflows around existing personnel and resourcesMaintain & organize cloud storage foldersMaintain log of equipment & purchase equipment when neededEvaluate software & hardware needs for the unit; source & negotiate contracts with vendorsTroubleshoot technical problemsManage a team of engineersAssigning engineers to audio mixes and video edits where appropriateHiring freelance engineers when neededEstablish video podcast workflows & ensure compliance to specMix episodes; QC final episodesLicense music for episodes & maintain music libraryOversee copyrighting processes & manage cue sheetsAdditional RequirementsMust be willing to work varied shifts as news changesInterested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.When you join the NBCUniversal family, you’ll get… We’re a global company that values our employee’s individual experiences and wellbeing. We know that we’re smarter, more dynamic and better together. That’s why we offer benefits and perks to meet your unique needs. Read more about them on our careers site here. We invite you to seek the excitement, the challenges and the opportunities that make working here so rewarding. Salary Range: $105,000-145,000