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Versant Media · 22 hours ago

Director, Production Innovation

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Versant Media is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, known for its iconic brands. The Director of Production Innovation will lead the design and implementation of production workflows and systems, ensuring seamless broadcast and digital production operations across various platforms.

BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic development and operational oversight of production workflows that will empower the creative operations team with reliable, scalable, and flexible production solutions that support rapid content creation, seamless graphics integration, and efficient collaboration across live and recorded formats

Manage and optimize playback systems, including the integration among VizRT, Trio and Sync

Explore and integrate next generation playback systems that incorporate AI driven suggestion engines and automation

Oversee application lifecycle management for production-related tools, ensuring alignment with editorial and technical goals

Explore and implement emerging technologies to optimize the creative team’s “development to delivery” time and overall output

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, editorial, and creative to deliver integrated technology solutions

Stay ahead of industry trends, particularly in AI, cloud production and automation, and translate them into actionable strategies

Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance production efficiency, quality, and innovation

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to production technology staff

Develop and manage budgets, vendor relationships, and project timelines

Qualification

Broadcast production technologyControl room operationsReal-time graphics systemsCloud-based switcher platformsApplication managementWorkflow optimizationEmerging technologiesCollaborative leaderTechnologically curiousCommunicationLeadership skillsStrategic thinker

Required

10+ years of experience in broadcast or digital production technology, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

Deep understanding of control room operations, signal flow, and live production environments

Expertise in VizRT, RTG, and other real-time graphics systems

Hands-on experience with cloud-based switcher platforms and alternate video switching technologies, with a strong understanding of how they integrate into modern production environments to support remote workflows and scalable creative operations

Proven experience in application management and workflow optimization

Strong grasp of emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and cloud-based production tools

Excellent communication and leadership skills