Micr Producer

Job Description

FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL's America's Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Big Ten Network is looking for a MICR (Live Game) Producer to join their team in Chicago, IL. The Live Game Producer will report to the Vice President, Remote Events and will be the day of broadcast lead on productions originating from our MICR studios. Leadership experience is a must as this position will be mentoring several people on our Chicago productions. The Producer will be responsible for game research & communications with the announcers and production crews leading up to each show including comprehensive graphic and tape/edit lists, collaboration with talent, director, associate producer, associate director & overall guidance throughout the broadcast. Knowledge of all of the Big Ten sports is imperative. Communication with the coaches, SID's, and arena personnel prior to game day is required.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Game Broadcast Planning
• Work with Coordinating Producers, AP's, AD's, talent and directors in planning game productions
• As game schedules are released, the producer will identify key storylines and spearhead appropriate graphics, tape support and any other visual elements to enhance the broadcast
• Research game notes & search other sources for storylines
• Communicate with SID's, coaches and facilities personnel from each school to communicate broadcast needs (tip time, locker room access, game timing sheet requests, etc) and organize and pre-broadcast communication/preparation
• Communicate with game talent and collaborate on storylines and graphic/tape support for each game.
• Communicate with operation and tech managers to outline expectations for each broadcast.
• Download necessary information for tech books for each show

Work with MICR Production Crew on LIVE broadcasts
• Provide comprehensive guidance and direction for MICR crew on every show
• Collaborate with graphic department, AP, VIZ operator to create graphic elements for each game
• Collaborate with remote PA's several days prior to each game to ensure all production elements are prepped & graphic/tape orders have been placed in advance
• Collaborate with director regarding camera placement and overall game coverage
• Communicate with A1 regarding all audio elements required for each game (music, interviews, locker room access, etc)

Work with Engineering & Remote Operations Departments
• Work with the VP of Engineering and on Engineering department as they are responsible for the maintenance of all MICR equipment and to let them know about issues as they occur and also help with scheduling should maintenance be required
• Provide feedback following each broadcast via show reports on what technical areas went well and what might need improvement going forward

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 3+ years of sports producing experience
• Leadership experience and ability to work with different personalities
• Passion for sports
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, with strong knowledge for sports and/or media industry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a focus on being able to deliver clear and concise direction
• Excellent knowledge of the Big Ten conferences and each of the sports covered
• Great organizational skills due to the number of productions & layout of show formats
• Creative and able to think outside the box. Broadcasts should not be ''cookie-cutter''
• Good intuition to make crucial judgment calls
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Self-motivated and able to have conversations with multiple levels of personnel
• Computer literate in MS Word & MS Excel

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcast, or a related field

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