Live Producer

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities / Duties

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills

The Live Producer is responsible for daily planning, production, and show calling of live events related to broadcast operations. This person will make key creative decisions and play a central role in building programming from concept to delivery in partnership with clients.

• Create, iterate, and manage all broadcast documentation and communication
• Manage all functions of a broadcast show (narrative, video, broadcast, event production) with direct reports, clients, and co-workers
• Lead and manage internal/external personnel; maintain accountability across show elements (video, audio, engineering, observing, talent, competition coordination, client relations)
• Communicate, source, and manage equipment, crew, staging, video, lighting, and other event/broadcast-related items
• Lead the creative broadcast vision and manage esports presentation (graphics package, run of show, promotion, on-screen content/assets, studio sets)
• Oversee production and editing of content pieces
• Oversee production of show-related art assets
• Define graphic, video, media, and general show needs requests
• Manage crew payments and documents with the Executive Producer and company coordinator
• Cover communication workflows across production; ensure tech, show producers, and operations have timely info
• Cover coordinate deadlines within production and with outside departments

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years managing in-studio and/or live event productions of varying scale
• 3+ years of end-to-end project ownership from kickoff to delivery
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple departments and key individuals in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with third-party partners and vendors; leading contractor teams
• Strong knowledge of live events and studio productions
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Strong attention to detail with deep understanding of broadcasting, production, and crew management
• Knowledge of current esports trends and general gaming
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Tasks, Keep)
• Willingness to “come off the island” and collaborate cross-departmentally
• Able to function well under pressure during live broadcasts

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with project management tools and best practices (Asana, Jira, Trello, Smartsheet, monday.com)