Executive Producer, Live Events

Job Description

Responsibilities:
• Oversight of all live event related matters including, but not limited to management of the live event calendar, on-air talent and above-the-line production personnel, team relationships, budgets, technology and on-site logistics for all NBC Sports Chicago live events
• Serve as Executive Producer of all live event telecasts and demonstrate full aptitude of production/post-production processes and sound editorial judgment
• Plan to continuously drive the improvement of story development and presentation, particularly with the incorporation of new technologies and platforms
• Partner with VP, Content to strategize and execute on all production related efforts in support of the one content team philosophy
• Partner with network management team on strategic initiatives regarding marketing, advertising sales and content distribution for all platforms
• Partner and collaborate with all internal departments to ensure content is relevant for all platforms and all operational needs of live events on the network are me
• Maintain relationships with external vendors and remote crewing services to coordinate and manage remote production for all live sports remote telecasts.
• Serve as contact and resource to RSN group management team on all live-event related matters
• Track and deliver monthly reports of relevant financial data related to live events budgets
• Develop, coach and lead live event staff, including Producers, Directors, Associate Producers and Editors
• Seek to increase efficiency and productivity through operational integration and technical innovation
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of five (5+) years' experience in sports television production experience as a Producer, Executive/Coordinating Producer, or Director capacity
• Bachelor's degree in related area of study preferred or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of three (3+) years' managing a team of multiple direct reports with demonstrated success
• Show and live event management and creation production experience, ideally in a major market
• Solid editorial judgement and knowledge of Chicago sports scene

Desired Characteristics:
• Leadership skills and persuasive communicator with a vision; proven ability to self-motivate, work independently as well as collaboratively and motivate and inspire a team
• Knowledge of multi-platform viewing habits and media consumption patterns and great awareness of the latest trends in a changing media landscape
• Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, multi-task abilities

Additional Requirements:
• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, weekends & holidays
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

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