Sr. Director, Washington D.C. Operations

Sr. Director, Washington D.C. 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 is seeking a seasoned Senior Director, Washington D.C. Operations, to lead technical and bureau operations management for our Washington, D.C. news bureau. This leader will oversee people, facilities, and technology supporting studio and field production for MSNBC and CNBC, ensuring operational excellence across daily live production in one of the nation's most dynamic media environments.

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 technical operations and bureau operations management for Versant's Washington, D.C. news bureau
• Manage production resources (people, facilities, and technology) supporting studio and field production for MSNBC and CNBC
• Coordinate among Operations & Technology teams, editorial, and production to deliver efficient, reliable daily content across multiple brands and platforms
• Manage production support functions across a dynamic news bureau, including daily live studio shows, multiple live hits from the bureau, and coverage from key Washington D.C. locations such as the White House, Capitol Hill, and the Department of Justice
• Facilitate seamless integration of frequent guest appearances in live broadcasts across multiple platforms
• 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

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in production operations, including live studio or control room environments
• Strong knowledge of live broadcast and digital production systems, workflows, and technology trends
• Ability to manage complex, multi-platform production in a fast-paced news environment
• Track record of optimizing operational efficiency through scheduling, process improvements, and technology adoption
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build strong partnerships across editorial, engineering, and operations teams
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment while maintaining high production standards

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Onsite: This position has been designated as fully onsite, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a Versant worksite 5 days a 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.

Salary range: $160,000 - $190,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

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 AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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.