Vice President, Production Operations

Versant is a new, independent media company formed from Comcast NBCUniversal, uniting leading cable television networks including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Golf Channel, along with premier digital properties such as Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. Anchored by news, sports, and entertainment, Versant is built for the future of media—agile, digital-first, and driven by innovation. The Position Versant Media is seeking an accomplished Vice President, Production Operations to oversee day-to-day technical and studio operations across our major production facilities in New York, New Jersey, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. This leader will manage core live production functions, ensure operational excellence, and drive innovation in partnership with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge, exceptional organizational skills, and a forward-looking mindset to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability in production workflows. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Oversee control rooms and studio operations across NY, NJ, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles Manage technical operations functions for live production across news, sports, and entertainment Partner closely with post production, field operations, and media operations teams to ensure seamless execution of live and pre-recorded shows Collaborate with engineering to ensure consistently reliable production systems and rapid issue resolution Optimize schedules to maximize efficiency in crew deployment and production resource utilization Drive adoption of new production technologies and workflows to enhance quality, reduce marginal costs, and enable new creative opportunities Support multi-platform production, including linear TV, streaming, digital, and audio formats Foster a culture of operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across production teams