Production Manager
Versant Media · Englewood Cliffs, NJ · 1 mo ago
On-siteProductFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we have company description, job description, qualifications, why you'll love it here, additional info (but we must remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc). We need to include sections only when there is real specific content. Use for section headings: e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to map content: The posting includes company description (maybe not needed as heading? Could be "About the role" or "Company Overview"? The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can use those headings if content matches.
We have:
- Company Description: VERSANT description. Could go under "About the role" maybe? Actually "About the role" is about the role, not company. But we could treat company description as part of "About the role". However instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)". So we can have heading "About the role" and include company description and role overview.
- Responsibilities: The "What You'll Do" bullet list.
- Requirements/Qualifications: The "What You Bring" bullet list (experience, skills). Also "Must be able to work weekends..." etc.
- Skills: Could be separate but we can combine with Qualifications.
- Benefits: The "Why You’ll Love It Here" includes some benefits: on-site services, amenities, shuttle service, etc. Also mention base salary range and bonus eligibility (Pay). So we need Pay section if salary range present. Yes: "The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000–$130,000, and the role is bonus eligible." So we need Pay section.
- Schedule: The role is fully on-site five days per week, flexibility to work weekends, holidays, off-hours, travel. So we can include Schedule section.
- Benefits: The amenities: free employee parking, EV charging, on-site fitness center, dry-cleaning, shuttle service. Also mention health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off etc in Additional Information but that's generic boilerplate; we should not include vague statements like "health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc." because it's not specific? It is mentioned but it's generic. The instruction: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. The posting does state "Employees based in our Englewood Cliffs office have access to a variety of convenient on-site services and amenities, including free employee parking, complimentary electric vehicle charging stations, an on-site fitness center with locker rooms and towel service, and dry-cleaning drop-off and pick-up. To support an easier commute, shuttle service is also available..." That's specific benefits. Also later: "Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc." That's vague; we could ignore that as boilerplate. So we can include Benefits section with the specific amenities.
- Additional Information: includes interview process, EEO, accommodation request, pay transparency, unsolicited assistance from search firms. Those are boilerplate/legal; we should remove them.
Thus we will produce sections:
for section headings: e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to map content: The posting includes company description (maybe not needed as heading? Could be "About the role" or "Company Overview"? The instruction says use headings for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can use those headings if content matches.
We have:
- Company Description: VERSANT description. Could go under "About the role" maybe? Actually "About the role" is about the role, not company. But we could treat company description as part of "About the role". However instruction: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)". So we can have heading "About the role" and include company description and role overview.
- Responsibilities: The "What You'll Do" bullet list.
- Requirements/Qualifications: The "What You Bring" bullet list (experience, skills). Also "Must be able to work weekends..." etc.
- Skills: Could be separate but we can combine with Qualifications.
- Benefits: The "Why You’ll Love It Here" includes some benefits: on-site services, amenities, shuttle service, etc. Also mention base salary range and bonus eligibility (Pay). So we need Pay section if salary range present. Yes: "The anticipated base salary range for this position is $100,000–$130,000, and the role is bonus eligible." So we need Pay section.
- Schedule: The role is fully on-site five days per week, flexibility to work weekends, holidays, off-hours, travel. So we can include Schedule section.
- Benefits: The amenities: free employee parking, EV charging, on-site fitness center, dry-cleaning, shuttle service. Also mention health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off etc in Additional Information but that's generic boilerplate; we should not include vague statements like "health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc." because it's not specific? It is mentioned but it's generic. The instruction: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. The posting does state "Employees based in our Englewood Cliffs office have access to a variety of convenient on-site services and amenities, including free employee parking, complimentary electric vehicle charging stations, an on-site fitness center with locker rooms and towel service, and dry-cleaning drop-off and pick-up. To support an easier commute, shuttle service is also available..." That's specific benefits. Also later: "Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc." That's vague; we could ignore that as boilerplate. So we can include Benefits section with the specific amenities.
- Additional Information: includes interview process, EEO, accommodation request, pay transparency, unsolicited assistance from search firms. Those are boilerplate/legal; we should remove them.
Thus we will produce sections:
About the role
with company description and role overview (maybe combine). Could also include "The Opportunity" paragraph.
Responsibilities
with - from "What You'll Do".
Qualifications
with - from "What You Bring" plus maybe the must-have items (work weekends, travel, unrestricted authorization). Those are requirements.
We could also have
Skills
but we can incorporate into Qualifications.
Better to follow instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have both Requirements and Qualifications if distinct. But we can combine if content overlaps. However we have separate "What You Bring" (qualifications) and also "Must be able to work weekends..." which is a requirement. Could put under Requirements.
Thus:
- About the role: company description + opportunity paragraph.
- Responsibilities: What You'll Do.
- Requirements: Must be able to work weekends, holidays, off-hours, travel domestically/internationally on short notice; Must have unrestricted authorization to work in US and satisfy pre-employment requirements (background check, drug screening). Also maybe "At least 5 years of experience..." is qualification not requirement? But we can treat as Qualifications.
- Qualifications: At least 5 years experience supporting remote production operations; at least 5 years experience in live news, field production; demonstrated ability to manage multiple productions; strong financial/admin capabilities; proficiency with MS Office; experience with news feature and spot-news production techniques, remote production equipment, production vendors, domestic/international field operations is a plus; experience with SAP is a plus; ability to communicate clear direction; trust, teamwork, transparency, agility, entrepreneurial spirit, accountability.
- Skills: maybe we can list proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; strong organizational, communication, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills. But those are already in Qualifications. Could omit Skills section to avoid thin.
- Benefits: specific amenities: free employee parking, complimentary EV charging stations, on-site fitness center with locker rooms and towel service, dry-cleaning drop-off/pick-up, shuttle service to/from Englewood Cliffs campus with pickup locations across Manhattan East/West Side, Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, Secaucus.
- Pay: base salary range $100,000–$130,000, bonus eligible.
- Schedule: fully on-site five days per week; flexibility to work weekends, holidays, off-hours; travel domestically and internationally on short notice as needed.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc.
Now produce HTML fragment: only the HTML, no /, no markdown.
We'll wrap sections in appropriate tags.
Let's craft:
About the role
VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.
The Opportunity: Versant Media is seeking a Production Planning Manager to support Field Operations and the successful execution of domestic and international remote productions. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Field Tech & Production – Field Operations, this role will lead production planning, budgeting, logistics, vendor coordination, and operational execution across live news, special programming, and other field productions. The Production Planning Manager will partner closely with editorial, production, finance, security, legal, risk management, rights and clearances, and external vendors to ensure productions are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. This position will manage multiple productions simultaneously across development, pre-production, production, and post-production and will provide hands-on support for breaking news and other time-sensitive assignments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of multiple domestic and international remote productions, coordinating crews, vendors, venues, equipment, transportation, travel, technology infrastructure, and other production logistics from pre-production through post-production.
- Source and engage reputable union and non-union production crews, suppliers, facilitators, locations, charters, and other resources while helping ensure productions meet applicable labor, legal, compliance, and operational requirements.
- Partner with editorial and production teams to develop production plans, budgets, and cost comparisons; track forecasts and actual expenditures; manage overtime and travel costs; and reconcile final production costs with Finance and network stakeholders.
- Build and manage detailed production schedules covering load-ins, vendor deliveries, production builds, access windows, rehearsals, and live production activity, proactively communicating progress, changes, and risks throughout each assignment.
- Coordinate with Versant Security, Legal, Risk Management, Rights and Clearances, and other internal partners on contracts, insurance documentation, location and charter agreements, visa applications, carnets, certificates of insurance, and rights-related requirements.
- Manage critical production operations and administrative workflows, including vendor negotiations, equipment rentals, vendor setup, invoice processing, payment tracking, SAP account updates, tax-exemption documentation, and post-production reconciliation.
Requirements
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and off-hours and travel domestically and internationally on short notice as business needs require.
- Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States and be able to satisfy applicable pre-employment requirements, including a background investigation and drug screening.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience supporting remote production operations, including facilities, crew scheduling, travel logistics, guest arrangements, vendors, and production planning.
- At least 5 years of experience working in live news, field production, or a similarly fast-paced production environment where priorities can change quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple productions, budgets, schedules, vendors, and operational workstreams simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong financial and administrative capabilities, including experience with production budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, invoice management, and reconciliation. Experience with SAP is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with strong organizational, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with news feature and spot-news production techniques, remote production equipment, production vendors, and domestic or international field operations is a plus.
- Ability to communicate clear, actionable direction to crews, vendors, partners, and stakeholders and build productive working relationships across teams.
- Trust: Operate with integrity and sound judgment when managing budgets, vendors, contracts, sensitive production information, and operational decisions.
- Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with editorial, production, finance, legal, security, risk management, technical teams, vendors, and field crews to deliver shared outcomes.
- Transparency: Communicate production status, costs, risks, schedule changes, and operational needs clearly and proactively.
- Agility: Remain effective when priorities shift, breaking news develops, or production requirements change with limited notice.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Take initiative, identify practical solutions, and creatively leverage internal and external resources to move productions forward.
- Demonstrate accountability for production plans, deadlines, budgets, vendor commitments, and execution from initial planning through final reconciliation.
Benefits
- Free employee parking.
- Complimentary electric vehicle charging stations.
- On‑site fitness center with locker rooms and towel service.
- Dry‑cleaning drop‑off and pick‑up.
- Shuttle service to and from the Englewood Cliffs campus, with pickup locations across Manhattan’s East Side and West Side, Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, and Secauc
Qualifications
with- from "What You Bring" plus maybe the must-have items (work weekends, travel, unrestricted authorization). Those are requirements.
We could also have
Skills
but we can incorporate into Qualifications. Better to follow instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g., About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can have both Requirements and Qualifications if distinct. But we can combine if content overlaps. However we have separate "What You Bring" (qualifications) and also "Must be able to work weekends..." which is a requirement. Could put under Requirements. Thus: - About the role: company description + opportunity paragraph. - Responsibilities: What You'll Do. - Requirements: Must be able to work weekends, holidays, off-hours, travel domestically/internationally on short notice; Must have unrestricted authorization to work in US and satisfy pre-employment requirements (background check, drug screening). Also maybe "At least 5 years of experience..." is qualification not requirement? But we can treat as Qualifications. - Qualifications: At least 5 years experience supporting remote production operations; at least 5 years experience in live news, field production; demonstrated ability to manage multiple productions; strong financial/admin capabilities; proficiency with MS Office; experience with news feature and spot-news production techniques, remote production equipment, production vendors, domestic/international field operations is a plus; experience with SAP is a plus; ability to communicate clear direction; trust, teamwork, transparency, agility, entrepreneurial spirit, accountability. - Skills: maybe we can list proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; strong organizational, communication, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills. But those are already in Qualifications. Could omit Skills section to avoid thin. - Benefits: specific amenities: free employee parking, complimentary EV charging stations, on-site fitness center with locker rooms and towel service, dry-cleaning drop-off/pick-up, shuttle service to/from Englewood Cliffs campus with pickup locations across Manhattan East/West Side, Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, Secaucus. - Pay: base salary range $100,000–$130,000, bonus eligible. - Schedule: fully on-site five days per week; flexibility to work weekends, holidays, off-hours; travel domestically and internationally on short notice as needed. We must not repeat job title as heading. Ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Now produce HTML fragment: only the HTML, no /, no markdown. We'll wrap sections in appropriate tags. Let's craft:About the role
VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.
The Opportunity: Versant Media is seeking a Production Planning Manager to support Field Operations and the successful execution of domestic and international remote productions. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Field Tech & Production – Field Operations, this role will lead production planning, budgeting, logistics, vendor coordination, and operational execution across live news, special programming, and other field productions. The Production Planning Manager will partner closely with editorial, production, finance, security, legal, risk management, rights and clearances, and external vendors to ensure productions are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. This position will manage multiple productions simultaneously across development, pre-production, production, and post-production and will provide hands-on support for breaking news and other time-sensitive assignments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of multiple domestic and international remote productions, coordinating crews, vendors, venues, equipment, transportation, travel, technology infrastructure, and other production logistics from pre-production through post-production.
- Source and engage reputable union and non-union production crews, suppliers, facilitators, locations, charters, and other resources while helping ensure productions meet applicable labor, legal, compliance, and operational requirements.
- Partner with editorial and production teams to develop production plans, budgets, and cost comparisons; track forecasts and actual expenditures; manage overtime and travel costs; and reconcile final production costs with Finance and network stakeholders.
- Build and manage detailed production schedules covering load-ins, vendor deliveries, production builds, access windows, rehearsals, and live production activity, proactively communicating progress, changes, and risks throughout each assignment.
- Coordinate with Versant Security, Legal, Risk Management, Rights and Clearances, and other internal partners on contracts, insurance documentation, location and charter agreements, visa applications, carnets, certificates of insurance, and rights-related requirements.
- Manage critical production operations and administrative workflows, including vendor negotiations, equipment rentals, vendor setup, invoice processing, payment tracking, SAP account updates, tax-exemption documentation, and post-production reconciliation.
Requirements
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and off-hours and travel domestically and internationally on short notice as business needs require.
- Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States and be able to satisfy applicable pre-employment requirements, including a background investigation and drug screening.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience supporting remote production operations, including facilities, crew scheduling, travel logistics, guest arrangements, vendors, and production planning.
- At least 5 years of experience working in live news, field production, or a similarly fast-paced production environment where priorities can change quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple productions, budgets, schedules, vendors, and operational workstreams simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong financial and administrative capabilities, including experience with production budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, invoice management, and reconciliation. Experience with SAP is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with strong organizational, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with news feature and spot-news production techniques, remote production equipment, production vendors, and domestic or international field operations is a plus.
- Ability to communicate clear, actionable direction to crews, vendors, partners, and stakeholders and build productive working relationships across teams.
- Trust: Operate with integrity and sound judgment when managing budgets, vendors, contracts, sensitive production information, and operational decisions.
- Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with editorial, production, finance, legal, security, risk management, technical teams, vendors, and field crews to deliver shared outcomes.
- Transparency: Communicate production status, costs, risks, schedule changes, and operational needs clearly and proactively.
- Agility: Remain effective when priorities shift, breaking news develops, or production requirements change with limited notice.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Take initiative, identify practical solutions, and creatively leverage internal and external resources to move productions forward.
- Demonstrate accountability for production plans, deadlines, budgets, vendor commitments, and execution from initial planning through final reconciliation.
Benefits
- Free employee parking.
- Complimentary electric vehicle charging stations.
- On‑site fitness center with locker rooms and towel service.
- Dry‑cleaning drop‑off and pick‑up.
- Shuttle service to and from the Englewood Cliffs campus, with pickup locations across Manhattan’s East Side and West Side, Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, and Secauc