Live Production Operations Specialist

Join the Future of News We’re on a mission to deliver riveting storytelling for all of America. At The Washington Post, you’ll help reinvent news. Our work is driven by a deep investigative spirit and enhanced by innovation to bring audiences closer to the stories that matter most. About Our Team The Washington Post is powered by the passion and talent of our people. It takes all of us to reinvent news. Beyond our award-winning Newsroom and Opinions teams, we work across many departments, including Brand & Events, Communications, Customer Care, Engineering & Product, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Print Operations, and Sales. Why This Role Matters We’re looking for a Production Operations Specialist to manage and oversee the production and A/V for our Live Center, used for internal and public-facing events. If you love all things Audio/Visual and have led A/V production for live, high‑profile events where sound and video quality make the difference, this role is for you. How You’ll Support The Mission Live Center Operations & Production Oversee day-to-day operations of The Washington Post Live Center, including control room, studio, and supporting production spaces. Manage Live Center scheduling, availability, and use‑case coordination across internal teams and stakeholders. Assess technical and operational requirements for events and determine appropriate production support, staffing, and equipment needs. Maintain readiness, organization, and maintenance schedules for all production and A/V systems. Serve as the primary operational lead for live and hybrid event execution within the space. Event Planning & Logistics Partner with Events, Facilities, Security, and Building Operations teams to coordinate event logistics including loading dock access, room configurations, power needs, security procedures, and venue readiness. Develop and maintain production floor plans, technical layouts, and operational documentation for events. Coordinate vendor and freelance crew access, scheduling, and onsite logistics. Support budget planning and tracking for event production expenses, rentals, staffing, and technical enhancements. Technical Oversight Provide technical oversight for live broadcasts, recordings, livestreams, and hybrid productions utilizing systems including NewTek TriCaster, PTZ cameras, audio consoles, LED displays, and routing systems. Ensure all broadcast, streaming, and recording systems are tested and operational prior to events. Troubleshoot production and A/V issues in real time during live events. Fill production roles as needed during events, including A1, A2, V1, V2, PTZ operator, or technical director support. Vendor & Stakeholder Management Manage relationships with external A/V vendors, integrators, freelancers, and production partners. Consult with internal stakeholders and executives to recommend production approaches, technical enhancements, and operational improvements. Develop workflows and best practices that improve efficiency, scalability, and overall event quality. The Skills & Experiences You Bring 5+ years of experience overseeing live A/V production responsibilities. Understanding of live event technical gear, broadcast signal flow, live streaming and encoding. 5+ years of live production experience in a specialized role. 2+ years managing vendor relationships and contracts. A good working knowledge of current A/V standards and equipment such as HDMI, HDCP, Dolby Atmos, Dante, NewTek Tri-Casters and familiarity with NDI tools. Understanding of streaming and recording digital formats. Experience using Crestron and Evertz routers a plus. Strong analytical and proven technical problem‑solving skills, along with the ability to convey decision‑making to senior managers and customers. Network understanding including but not limited to IP camera technologies. A natural curiosity to learn about our business and be able to provide insight into new opportunities for innovation and improvement. The ability to problem‑solve in fast‑paced and high‑pressure situations. The ability to work alone and in a collaborative environment. The flexibility to work evenings and weekends, based on event schedules. Good communication and time management skills. Collaboration makes us stronger. Our offices are designed with open layouts, modern technology, and easy access to transportation. With certain exceptions for newsgathering and business travel, we work on‑site five days a week. Compensation and Benefits Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage. Company‑paid pension and 401(k) match. Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave. Nine paid holidays and two personal days. Twenty weeks paid parental leave for any new parent. Robust mental health resources. Backup care and caregiver concierge services. Gender‑affirming services. Pet insurance. Free Post digital subscription. Leadership and career development programs. Benefits may vary based on the job, full‑time or part‑time schedule, location, and collectively bargained status. The salary range for this position is: $85,100 - $127,700 Annual. The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nashville Public Radio