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Supervisor, Scheduling

Job in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listing for: Versant
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-30
Job specializations:
  • Entertainment & Gaming
    TV & Film Production, Event Management & Planning
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!,

SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now and Golf Pass.

As a Supervisor, Scheduling, you are responsible for working with and supporting all productions across the USA Sports portfolio, including but not limited to Golf, NASCAR, and WNBA.

Responsibilities
  • Supervise the end-to-end crewing process for remote productions, including sourcing, availability checks, rate negotiation, and hiring of freelance technical personnel to ensure all roles are filled in advance of each event
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for Technical Managers, Production Managers, and freelance staff, ensuring alignment on staffing needs and production requirements
  • Oversee the development, accuracy, and distribution of detailed crew sheets, ensuring all information is complete and production-ready
  • Provide oversight of crew logistics communication, ensuring timely delivery of information for cost-efficient travel planning and execution
  • Support day-to-day scheduling operations and proactively manage last-minute changes, including program updates, call-outs, and location changes, minimizing impact to production
  • Guide junior staff or coordinators, providing direction and ensuring adherence to established crewing processes and standards
  • Ensure accurate and timely payroll support across assigned events, resolving discrepancies as needed
  • Utilization of internal crewing systems, including oversight of onboarding workflows and data integrity for new and existing personnel
  • Anticipate operational risks and elevate or resolve issues in real time, exercising sound judgment in high-pressure environments
  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying workflow gaps and implementing more efficient crewing and scheduling practices
  • Perform additional duties as assigned in support of production and operations teams
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related fieldor equivalent work experience
  • Understanding of the roles of technical crew and union rules
Desired Characteristics
  • 3 plus years of experience in broadcasting, production operations, or a related field; sports broadcast experience strongly preferred
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools; experience with crewing or workforce management systems preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to operate with independence and ownership, making decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to partner effectively with Production, Technical, and Operations leadership
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple productions and competing priorities simultaneously
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to assess situations quickly and take decisive action
  • Proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with freelance crew, vendors, and internal stakeholders
  • Proactive, accountable, and solutions-oriented, with a focus on driving outcomes
Eligibility Requirements
  • Interested candidate must submit a resume to be considered
  • Willingness to work extended hours, weekends and holidays based on event schedule
  • Must be willing to work in Englewood Cliff, NJ
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in…
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