PEP, Technical Production Manager

The OpportunityVersant is seeking a PEP, Technical Production Manager (Freelance) to support live studio and control room operations in Washington, DC. This PEP/freelance role will provide backfill coverage for Versant productions and day-to-day broadcast operations, helping ensure successful execution of live programming, remotes, and breaking news coverage.This role is designed for flexible coverage needs and does not have a set shift schedule. Assignments may vary based on production needs and may include days, overnights, weekends, holidays, and short-notice coverage.Why This Role Matters: The Freelance Technical Production Manager plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence across Versant’s live production environments. This person helps coordinate crews, support technical execution, manage real-time production demands, and ensure that studio and control room operations meet Versant’s performance standards.What You'll DoOversee studio and control room production operations during assigned freelance shifts, ensuring performance standards are met.Partner with scheduling teams to support proper crew assignments and production coverage.Work closely with news desks, bookers, transmission teams, and production partners to support successful execution of live remotes and daily programming.Support facilities, IT, maintenance, and technical operations needs for assigned studios and control rooms during on-air operations.Manage operational demands during breaking news, unplanned events, and live production changes.Help uphold Versant operational standards, including Integrity, Health and Safety policies, Standards and Practices, and production protocols.