Producer I, Event

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with senior production staff, identify and develop content that effectively interprets and enhances the overall concept of live sports programming and documents events accurately and tells compelling stories that are relevant to the telecast.
• Plans and coordinates the full scope of event producing activities of a large full-time, temporary, and/or matrixed staff of production personnel, technicians, and other professionals accountable for program development and production.
• Directs assigned production personnel in all aspects of live event production.
• Leads the on-site production arrangements for the assigned production model; establishes production schedules up to and through the event; establishes the format and sequence of events for the live broadcast; with the assigned director, determines the technical needs of each assigned telecast; oversees and controls the flow of production assets for assigned sports productions.
• Leads a team of production staff (e.g., APs, CAs, PAs) to conceive of, plan and execute the production of, teases, bumps, edits, graphics, live event integrations, etc.
• Provides direction and guidance to on-air talent during lead up to and during live programming.
• Works alongside production and technical crew to properly document the event at or above company standards.
• Organizes, structures, and leads meetings to develop the content of assigned sports events.
• Fosters a collaborative environment within the production team, ensuring that everyone is aligned on the broadcast's goals and vision.
• Leverages live event production responsibilities to collaborate on and oversee the implementation of all production-related decisions at the venue before and during the event, such as working alongside replay review models (both live and during breaks in action), application of graphics, whether or not to do post-event interviews, and with whom along with following the list of required sales and promotional items and any "production priorities" that may have been communicated prior.
• Produces assigned sports telecasts independently with regular guidance and review from the responsible Vice President/Coordinating Producer.
• Provides direct and constructive feedback on the performance of assigned production crews to ensure alignment with company standards and objectives.
• Maintains strong leadership in a group environment, fostering professionalism, collaboration, and effective communication. Ensures positive working relationships within the production team to support teamwork and objective reporting.
• Oversees and supports direct reports, guiding their professional growth by delivering timely, constructive feedback. Assists employees in setting and achieving career development goals.
• Trains, coaches, and mentors production staff on idea generation, encouraging innovation and creative thinking. Provides ongoing support for personal and professional development within the team.
• Participates in decisions regarding the full scope of creative, content, production, and some cost/benefit decisions for assigned events.
• Coordinates and resolves content and production issues with technical and operations staff and outside resources selected by Vice President/Coordinating Producer.
• Participates in feedback and information meetings both on the assigned sport/event and as a department.

Qualifications

• Ability to create and produce compelling live sporting event telecasts; generates and executes assigned live event productions, from concept to execution.
• Knowledge of various sports production models (both on-site & remote) and the ability to line produce sporting events as assigned.
• Knowledge of real-time live sports productions include replay producing, graphics execution & event timing.
• This role requires strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, along with the ability to work under pressure and handle complex logistics.
• Extensive knowledge of what story ideas and concepts to use for assigned sports events.
• Extensive knowledge of playing rules for assigned sports events.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively complex related remote or related sports production experience.