Technical Production Manager (Broadcast)

TL;DR

Technical Production Manager (Broadcast): Supporting live studio and control room operations for media productions with an accent on technical execution, crew coordination, and real-time problem solving. Focus on maintaining operational excellence during breaking news, live remotes, and daily programming in a fast-paced broadcast environment.

Location: Must be based in Washington, DC

Compensation: $50–$55 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a global media and entertainment corporation operating iconic brands across news, sports, and genre entertainment.

What you will do

• Oversee studio and control room production operations during assigned shifts to ensure performance standards.
• Coordinate with scheduling teams to support proper crew assignments and coverage.
• Collaborate with news desks, transmission teams, and production partners for live remotes and daily programming.
• Support facilities, IT, and technical operations for studios and control rooms during on-air operations.
• Manage operational demands during breaking news, unplanned events, and live production changes.
• Uphold operational standards, including integrity, health and safety policies, and production protocols.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in live studio television production.
• 2+ years of experience in a news environment.
• 2+ years of engineering support or operational experience in a broadcast studio or control room.
• Strong technical knowledge of control room systems, live broadcast workflows, and communications equipment.
• Must be willing to work in Washington, DC and travel on short notice.
• Ability to work flexible freelance assignments including days, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to support high-impact live programming across a diverse media portfolio.
• Collaboration with experienced broadcast, news, and technical production teams.
• Fast-moving environment that values agility, transparency, and entrepreneurial spirit.