Production Manager

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Job Summary

The Town Hall Team is a highly collaborative group with a mission to curate and activate elevated moments of connection for the Comcast community and beyond. We are a team of dedicated producers, detailed event planners, logistics champions, and experienced technicians.


Together, we manage Comcast’s Town Hall and the Ralph J. Roberts Forum, often referred to as the ‘heart and soul of campus.’ Town Hall includes conference room space, collaborative lounge spaces, an employee TechBar, Coffee Bar, and Comcast NBCUniversal’s marquee event space, the Ralph J. Roberts Forum.


Named after Comcast’s founder, the Ralph J. Roberts Forum is a two floor, 500-seat amphitheater located in the heart of the Comcast Technology Center. With 56,000 square-feet of production space, full broadcast capabilities, and its Dolby Vision + Atmos cinema system, there is no other place like the Forum. Our team’s purpose is to activate this space and produce transformational experiences that engage, inspire, and connect.

Learn more about the Ralph J. Roberts Forum here: https://comcastcentercampus.com/rjrforum/

The Production Manager plays a key role in shaping our programs by contributing to event development and supporting the execution of produced programs. These events may be hybrid, in-person, or fully virtual. The Production Manager reports to the Director of Production and collaborates closely with creative, administrative, and technical teams to ensure every element of a production meets the highest standards of quality and consistency.


The range of programs produced are, but not limited to


· Employee Talks and Business Meetings

· Movie and Narrative Series Screenings

· Marquee Speaker Talks

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Participate in client meetings and calls to provide production guidance and ensure event expectations are clearly defined and met

• Collaborate closely with the Director of Production, Production Managers, and cross-functional teams to maintain consistency in methods, systems, and best practices

• Review all show assets to confirm quality standards are met and materials are production-ready

• Proactively communicate missing assets, open questions, risks, or concerns in a timely manner

• Provide creative input that helps shape event execution and improves departmental workflows

• Consult with Conference Services and AV Operations as required to support event needs

• Actively cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners

• Develop new protocols and elevate existing workflows and operational standards

• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies

• Oversee assigned production vendor roles and functional areas

• Support the growth and strengthening of vendor relationships

Coordination & Event Execution

• Participate in client calls and planning meetings leading up to events, as needed

• Ensure events are appropriately staffed with employees, vendors, and contractors

• Develop and manage production schedules, call sheets, and run-of-show documents

• Clearly communicate production requirements across all departments within established timelines

• Collaborate with technical and production teams to ensure events execute according to design and creative intent

• Track pre-production timelines to ensure key milestones and deadlines are met

• Lead and host production meetings, cue-to-cue sessions, and technical rehearsals

• Contribute creative and operational input to enhance event execution and team processes

Development & Operations

• Expand and maintain production vendor relationships
• Develop, document, and refine operational protocols and workflow standards
• Build and sustain productive relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners
• Collaborate on and manage budgets when applicable
• Troubleshoot AV system and equipment issues, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure timely resolution
• Coordinate and track quarterly maintenance schedules with vendor partners
• Manage vendor coordination systems and processes
• Track billing and booking for auxiliary vendors
• Oversee onboarding processes for production vendors and contractors
• Manage and support the VNDLY contractor portal in collaboration with partners
• Mentor production co-ops and summer interns as assigned
• Participate in the planning and execution of capital projects
• Host and lead team meetings as assigned

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with web streaming platforms and RTMP workflows, including Teams Live, Vimeo, and Airmeet

Experience with Panasonic and Sony PTZ camera systems, including operation and workflow

• Expert knowledge of live event and broadcast video workflows, including audio, video, lighting, staging, and set design
• Strong creative problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate for high-pressure production environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting broadcast, hybrid, in-person, and fully virtual events
• Strong administrative skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in broadcast, live entertainment, or corporate production environments
• Proven track record of success in production management roles
• Flexibility to work outside of standard business hours as required by event schedules
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solutions-focused under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to inspire enthusiasm and contribute positively to team culture

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Evertz routing systems programming and operation
• Familiarity with Crestron programming and control systems
• Working knowledge in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Air Table
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Skills

Camera Systems, Problem Solving, Web Streaming

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Education

Bachelor's DegreeWhile possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 YearsComcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.