Seasonal Senior Coordinator, Studio Technical Operations

The Senior Coordinator, Operations provides hands-on technical and operational support to the Director of Production Operations, keeping control room, stage, and studio environments production-ready at all times. The role performs pre-production checks and first-line troubleshooting of router and comms panels, cameras, IFB and mic belt packs, stage lighting, replay, graphics, and audio systems, escalating unresolved faults to Engineering with documented detail. In partnership with Production Management, Scheduling, and Facilities, the Coordinator also confirms daily crew and resource readiness and manages equipment logistics, shipping, and staging for studio, remote, and tentpole productions. Administratively, the role maintains asset records, procurement and purchase order tracking, SOPs, and incident logs that support uninterrupted production. 

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line troubleshooting and technical support for control room and stage equipment, including router panels, comms panels, cameras, IFB and mic belt packs, stage lighting, EVS systems, Vizrt graphics systems, and associated audio equipment.
• Perform pre-production technical checks of control room and stage systems, including signal routing, intercom and IFB functionality, camera and lighting readiness, belt pack frequencies and batteries, and audio levels.
• Assist with setup, strike, and reconfiguration of studio, control room, and stage equipment, including cable management, panel configuration, and equipment swaps.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to monitor production and studio spaces and escalate unresolved technical faults, documenting symptoms, troubleshooting steps taken, and resolution to support recurring-issue tracking and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with Production Management to ensure studio spaces, production resources, and operational dependencies are ready before scheduled productions.
• Work with Scheduling to verify daily crew assignments, confirm personnel arrival and check-in, and promptly escalate staffing gaps or call-outs.
• Plan and coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, receiving, inspection, equipment staging, transport, and organized storage for studio, remote, and tentpole productions.
• Work with the IT Asset Management team to maintain equipment lifecycle and asset records in Oracle and ServiceNow, including serial numbers, locations, condition, warranties, inventory audits, check-in/check-out, and disposition.
• Coordinate procurement activities, including purchase requisitions and purchase orders, vendor onboarding, contract intake documentation, and routine studio and engineering supply orders.
• Maintain a centralized PO Tracker documenting approval status, delivery timelines, budget classification, SLA tracking, and invoice reconciliation.
• Maintain SOPs, incident logs, workflow guides, facility reference materials, and operational status reports for the Director of Production Operations. 

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operations coordination, procurement, or asset management within a broadcast, media, or technical production environment.
• Working knowledge of broadcast control room and stage systems, including router and comms panels, cameras, IFB and wireless mic belt packs, stage lighting, replay and graphics systems, and associated audio equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform pre-production technical checks, isolate and troubleshoot equipment faults under live production conditions, and escalate unresolved issues to Engineering with clear, documented detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams, with experience building and maintaining trackers, logs, and operational records.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced production setting.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior experience in a broadcast facility, live event, or technical operations environment.
• Hands-on experience with broadcast engineering equipment such as Evertz or Grass Valley routing, RTS or Clear-Com intercom and IFB systems, studio camera systems, EVS replay, Vizrt graphics, and digital audio consoles.
• Experience with production management tools such as Media Pulse.
• Experience using Oracle and ServiceNow for purchase orders, asset records, and ticket-based workflows.
• Experience coordinating shipping, receiving, and equipment logistics for remote or tentpole productions.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft Forms, and Power Automate for request intake, tracking, and document management. 

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Composure and decisiveness under live production conditions, where equipment issues must be diagnosed and resolved quickly.
• Proactive problem resolution; anticipates operational and technical needs before they affect production.
• Sound operational judgment when prioritizing tasks, escalating faults, and balancing competing demands.
• Cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Production Management, Scheduling, Facilities, and Operations.
• Precision and accountability; maintains meticulous equipment, procurement, and incident records with minimal oversight.
• Safety-minded approach to equipment handling, cable management, and studio and stage work.
• Strong written and verbal communication, time management, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure. 

Physical Demands 

• Ability to lift and transport equipment up to 50 lbs and to support equipment setup, strike, and staging. 

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Full-time, non-exempt position requiring 40 hours per week.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours based on production needs.
• Seasonal position up to 7 months 

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.