Manager Remote Operations

The Best Players Need the Best People.Responsibilities include the booking and scheduling of vendors, crew and technical facilities for a variety of projects with a focus on assigned live remote productions. Determine requirements for each job and facilitate as needed, oversee from beginning to end with all parties, managing all operational aspects of each project to guarantee they are managed appropriately. Work directly with the Accounting Department on projected budgets and reconcile project expenses to ensure client billing is timely and accurate.QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree or related experienceMinimum of five to seven years in the production industry with experience in remote operationsExperience in remote television logistics planning, television compounds and executionExperience in project budgeting, crewing, logistics and scheduling for studio and remote operationsSports background preferred. Experience with operational requirements and logistics related to golfMust have experience with various camera, audio, grip and lighting equipment for live remote, commercial and ENG shootsProficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Excel or equivalent Windows based software. Knowledge of SAP Concur software as wellAvailable nights and weekends; extensive travel required throughout the year to manage and oversee all productions, independent contractors and vendor operations at assigned eventsCPR/AED and Lithium-Ion Small Batteries (shipping) certified. PGA TOUR, Inc. will provide certifications if needed or if a current certification is expireRESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIESResponsible for identifying, contacting and booking facilities and equipment for each assigned project or live remote productionNegotiate and work directly with hotel sales teams on contracts and see through that room blocks are accurate, create rooming lists in a timely fashion and that the billing is correct per individual contractBook airfare and auto rentals for both in-studio and on-site crew and also reconcile expenses to the show through ConcurAdhere to the budget parameters during all phases of the projectAdvance setup and on-site management for remote productions including logistics for equipment and office trailer/furniture delivery and setupCoordinate with PGA TOUR Broadcasting and Tournament Business Affairs, Tournament Directors/Operations personnel and network partners to ensure on-site integration is to planNegotiate with major equipment and service vendors; broadcast network/partners includedArrange for media credentials, parking passes, golf carts, office trailers, equipment, phone lines, etcGenerate and distribute production books and communicate pertinent shoot information to crew, vendors and staffWork with assigned Tech Manager(s) leading up to and throughout the entire production to ensure all needs are met for both PGA TOUR Entertainment and all International partnersLead review and approval for all production crew, vendors and equipment invoices once the job has been completedReconcile actual expenses and update budget spreadsheets for Accounting DepartmentWork with various persons to ensure the projects best resultsDevelop and encourage staff to pursue new tasks and challenges related to overall departmental goals and objectivesContribute to departmental operations, including staffing, budget management/ cost containment, and internal communicationSpecial projects or other duties as assignedThe Best Players Need the Best People.The Best Players Need the Best People.The Best Players Need the Best People.The Best Players Need the Best People.The Best Players Need the Best People.The Best Players Need the Best People.The Best Players Need the Best People.