Manager, Production Management - LIVE Sports

About the role

We are looking for a seasoned LIVE Sports Production expert to help oversee end-to-end operations of our expanding Sports slate. This role will help oversee partner-managed and potentially self-managed opportunities while ensuring smooth execution of high-profile live sports events. The ideal candidate should have experience in production management across major streaming platforms and/or broadcast networks at World Cup or Olympic level. This role will serve from a network touch point ensuring our external producing partners are effectively supported and managed. A focus of this role is to bring top-tier live sports production experience and expertise into the position, while supporting the overall live team production operations and technical strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee End-to-End Production – Support the execution of high-profile live sporting events from inception to final delivery
• Streamline Workflows – Collaborate with internal operations and technical teams to optimize live content production processes
• Core Team - Working closely with key internal stakeholders across Content, Post, Finance, Business Affairs, Tech, Engineering, Events and several other teams
• Curate Top Talent & Vendors – Assist in identifying and sourcing high-quality external production companies, producers, vendors, facilities, locations, sporting leagues, and BTL crew in the sports industry
• External Partnerships - Work closely with EICs and line producers to prepare and vet show budgets, schedules, providing feedback internally and externally on viability and risks
• Production Planning & Strategy – Full oversight of schedules, key crew, and production budget along with providing guidance and best practices across all facets of the production
• Location Scouting – Research and evaluate domestic and international filming locations that best align with creative vision, budget, and logistics along with tax incentive opportunities
• Additional Cross-Team Coordination – Support internal and external meetings to maintain alignment with Marketing, Publicity, Photo/AV Studio, Safety, Security, Events, Ads, Sponsorships, Integrated Marketing, etc
• Adaptability & Continuous Improvement – Stay flexible and proactive in adjusting to changing circumstances, embracing new challenges, and driving innovation
• Engagement in Team Activities – Participate in offsites, training sessions, and team-building events for internal and external groups
• Live Analysis - create and design studio deck, spreadsheets, and tech assessments alongside production, finance and tech team
• Workflow Optimization - work closely with internal operations & technical teams as well as other production executives to streamline workflows across all apps within Netflix

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience working in production management at a network, or production company and must have Live Sports production experience
• Candidates will need to be a Director or VP level equivalent outside of Netflix
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and a high volume of responsibilities and projects (from evaluation to production through delivery) and courage to take educated risks while thinking outside the box and always responding in a timely manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively
• Highly organized, with strong proficiency in Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Mail and Drive) and Slack
• Ability to develop presentation decks, and confidently speak on Live production workflows within various internal and external forums
• Well-informed and curious about all aspects of production, technology and post-production
• Team player who performs well under pressure
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Understanding how to prioritize and respond accordingly
• Passionate about live technology advancements and innovation

Pay

The range for this role is $201,000.00 - $343,000.00. Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs.