Virtual Production Manager, CBS News

Virtual Production Manager

We are hiring a Virtual Production Manager for real‑time broadcast productions. The role will plan and manage the creation of real‑time graphic solutions across broadcast news, weather, and elections, working with Creative Services, Editorial, and Engineering teams to deliver high‑quality productions using cutting‑edge technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a Virtual Production team in executing deployments across multiple broadcast news studios and environments.
• Lead the creative and technical teams for managing special event productions.
• Liaise with technical, creative, and editorial teams to pitch and implement new paradigms using Virtual Production as a tool for visual storytelling.
• Communicate complex technical ideas to both technical and non‑technical artists, editorial, and production teams.
• Build productive internal and external working relationships with third‑party vendors.
• Provide regular training to keep staff current on real‑time graphic production workflows and methodologies.
• Collaborate with engineering departments on technical diagrams for software and hardware configurations.
• Write and deliver best practice guides and maintenance documentation.
• Maintain communication channels across editorial, engineering, and creative services teams.
• Exercise sound judgment to determine the most appropriate action in critical situations.
• Provide proactive patch and upgrade planning, including version compatibility.
• Travel onsite for creative training, implementations, change management needs, and production services.
• Troubleshoot technical systems and issues that may arise during complicated project deployments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in Virtual Production operations or equivalent.
• Technical support or product specialist skills.
• Minimum of 5+ years experience in real‑time sports or news broadcast productions.
• Deep knowledge of VP/MR production.
• Expert knowledge of camera tracking and video engineering (SDI and video over IP workflows).
• Knowledge of computer technologies (hardware/OS), studio lighting, Unreal Engine, and networking.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work within strict timelines.
• Experience conducting operational and technical training or demonstrations.
• Experience using MAM, AWS, Azure Cloud, real‑time graphics engines, Linux, Windows 10 and Windows Server platforms.
• Excellent problem‑solving and prioritization skills.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling platforms, Substance 3D, ZBrush, and other design platforms.

Salary & Benefits

Hiring salary range: $155,000.00 – $180,000.00, varying by location and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, PTO, and bonus eligibility. For additional benefit details, see the company benefits page.

Equal Opportunity

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and affirmative action employer, including disability/veteran accommodations. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran status.