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Location: Merritt Island, Florida, United States; Kent, Washington, United States

Job Tags: Product

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As a sr. webcast production manager, you'll join a team of creative thinkers, broadcasters, and technologists to dream, plan, and execute high-end live broadcasts of our spaceflight programs. You'll coordinate ideas and details with each program's operations teams, and communicate with executives to earn their trust as you tell the story of spaceflight history in the making.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

• In-office position
• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 40% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment
• Merritt Island, FL or Kent, WA locations

• Own the end‑to‑end production process for live webcasts, ensuring flawless execution from planning to delivery for high‑profile rocket launches, both New Shepard and New Glenn. Preproduction planning for upcoming shows, live production during the show, and post‑production team recaps.
• Develop and manage production timelines, coordinating schedules for hosts, talent, technology staff, and remote guests to meet strict deadlines.
• Write and refine rundowns for shows, co‑owning script writing with hosts/talent, aligning content with event goals and executive expectations.
• Source and secure on‑air talent from inside and outside of Blue Origin, depending on the show, ensuring they’re briefed, prepared, and aligned with the webcast’s vision.
• Collaborate with the technology team to define requirements for camera setups, video encoding, live vehicle data integration, radio feeds, and remote reporters and guests, with connectivity via LiveU, Zoom or similar platforms.
• Produce the live‑on‑set show, using comms systems to direct hosts with a stream of real‑time information from Mission Control and enable them to improvise talking points per our PR standards.
• Verify technical readiness, holding technologists accountable for delivering reliable, high‑quality solutions (e.g., 30+ camera feeds across multiple locations, seamless signal transmissions, telemetry software operations, etc).
• Act as the primary point of contact for all webcast stakeholders—executives, creative team, and technologists—ensuring alignment and addressing issues in real time.
• Monitor and troubleshoot live broadcasts, making rapid decisions to maintain quality and resolve disruptions under pressure.
• Ensure executive standards are met, delivering polished, detail‑perfect webcasts that reflect the company’s commitment to excellence.
• Review and approve creative and technical deliverables, such as pre‑event run‑throughs, rehearsals, and final broadcast output.
• Stay informed on production technology trends, enabling effective communication with the tech team to optimize tools and workflows.
• Lead post‑event wrap‑ups. Gather feedback, review performance metrics, and oversee archiving of content.

• 8+ years of experience in live event production, broadcast, or webcast management, with a proven track record of delivering high‑stakes, flawless live programming.
• Demonstrated ability to lead end‑to‑end production, including scripting, talent coordination, and technical oversight, preferably for audiences with exacting standards.
• Strong project management skills, with experience owning complex schedules, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and meeting tight deadlines under pressure.
• Working knowledge of broadcast technology, such as multi‑camera setups, video encoding, live data integration, and virtual guest platforms (e.g., Zoom), sufficient to collaborate effectively with technical teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to anticipate issues, troubleshoot in real time, and deliver polished results that satisfy senior executive scrutiny.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of bridging creative vision with technical execution and managing relationships with hosts, talent, and technologists.
• Experience as a single point of accountability (or similar leadership role) for live productions, ensuring all elements align seamlessly from concept to completion.
• Comfort operating in high‑pressure, fast‑paced environments, with a calm, decisive approach to resolving challenges during live events.
• Creative problem‑solving mindset, with a history of innovating workflows or solutions to enhance production quality and efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in media production, communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience); advanced certifications in production or project management are a plus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions.