Director, Production Innovation - job 1 of 2

NBCUniversal 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 theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Versant Media is seeking a visionary and technically adept Director, Production Technology to lead the design, implementation, and evolution of production workflows and systems across CNBC, MS Now, entertainment and USA Sports. This role is critical to ensuring seamless broadcast and digital production operations, with a strong emphasis on control room infrastructure, real-time graphics, and emerging technologies. The role will report directly to the SVP, Creative Production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development and operational oversight of production workflows that will empower the creative operations team with reliable, scalable, and flexible production solutions that support rapid content creation, seamless graphics integration, and efficient collaboration across live and recorded formats.
• Manage and optimize playback systems, including the integration among VizRT, Trio and Sync. Explore and integrate next generation playback systems that incorporate AI driven suggestion engines and automation.
• Oversee application lifecycle management for production-related tools, ensuring alignment with editorial and technical goals.
• Explore and implement emerging technologies to optimize the creative team’s “development to delivery” time and overall output.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, editorial, and creative to deliver integrated technology solutions.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, particularly in AI, cloud production and automation, and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance production efficiency, quality, and innovation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to production technology staff.
• Develop and manage budgets, vendor relationships, and project timelines.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in broadcast or digital production technology, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of control room operations, signal flow, and live production environments.
• Expertise in VizRT, RTG, and other real-time graphics systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based switcher platforms and alternate video switching technologies, with a strong understanding of how they integrate into modern production environments to support remote workflows and scalable creative operations.
• Proven experience in application management and workflow optimization.
• Strong grasp of emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and cloud-based production tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation.
• Collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Technologically curious and proactive in exploring new solutions.

Additional Information 

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary: $175,000-$200,000 (bonus & LTI eligible). 

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.