Director Of Operations

Job Description

The Bally Sports Regional Networks serving the southeast (collectively, Bally Sports South & Southeast) are the television home of the Atlanta Braves, Hawks, United and Dream; the Nashville Predators, Memphis Grizzlies, Charlotte Hornets, Carolina Hurricanes and ACC.

Bally Sports South is seeking a Director of Operations to join their Atlanta, GA based Production department. This is a critical management role, responsible for all operational and technical aspects for the Production department for two networks producing over 700 remote events, 250 studio shows, and additional original content projects on a yearly basis. The Director of Operations oversees booking of all remote production facilities, equipment, technical crews, and transmission for every scheduled event, and works closely with the Accounting department on forecasting, tracking and reconciling annual budget of $40 million.

Duties include processing payroll and expenses for freelance personnel and all vendor invoices (truck, crew, equipment, transmission, facility fees, etc.). The Director of Operations also creates and updates Production Summary Reports to accurately detail all line item costs. Additional responsibilities include oversight of coordination with team, conference, school and facility personnel and the creation of Remote Production Books for all events. This position regularly interfaces with other Bally Sports RSNs regarding sharing best practices, elements, equipment and personnel. The position reports to the Executive Producer.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities
• Schedule remote production trucks, facilities, equipment, technical crews and transmission for all remote and studio events (totaling approximately 1000 per year).
• Maintain and distribute the weekly Production Personnel Schedule (including information about event time and location, network, assigned production personnel, vendor and crew contacts, truck assignments, Dual/HD schedules and accounting codes).
• Forecast, track and reconcile $40 million annual budget, in conjunction with the Accounting Department. Process payroll and expenses for freelance personnel and all vendor invoices (including truck, crew, equipment, transmission, facility fees). Create and updates Production Summary Reports to detail all line item costs.
• Investigate new industry developments to keep the networks fully up to date with the latest equipment and technology available, with the goal of maintaining cutting edge presentation and workflow efficiency. The Director of Operations must have a demonstrated understanding of cutting-edge aesthetics of studio and live television presentation.
• Daily follow up on event Producer/Director reports to address technical, crew, or venue concerns. Work with Production Engineering department on prompt attention to all technical issues, providing follow up communication to production teams on timelines for resolution.
• Travel to remote events to act as on-site liaison with venue, vendor and production personnel.
• Create, distribute and enforce all company policies (travel, invoicing, expense, etc.)
• Manage and train Operations support staff.

Qualifications/Requirements
• Minimum 5 years' experience in live event production, studio production and technical operations is required. Familiarity with remote production facilities and studio facilities is also necessary.
• Experience working with production budgets is required.
• Good interpersonal skills and a proven ability to lead and manage a team is necessary.
• The ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Strong organizational, time management and project management skills are also required. The ability to work under pressure independently is required.
• Knowledge of live television production environments, including the ability to work flexible hours is necessary.
• Occasionally required to bend and lift up to 30 pounds, when transporting equipment. Must be able to drive a car. Must be willing to travel and attend live sporting events.
• Knowledge of and passion for NBA basketball, NHL hockey & Major League Baseball is required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook is needed.
• This position works primarily in a professional office setting, and also will often work in a remote production unit or studio.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

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