Producer

Job description

Responsibilities

Role Purpose
Lead a production team in producing international and domestic sporting events for television broadcasts in the U.S.

Responsibilities

·  Producer will work in both control room and post-production environments to create and oversee the final output of shows for broadcast.

·  Lead the direction and flow of show and communicate directly with on-air announcers, control room staff, master control, and post-production personnel.

·  Coordinate with traffic department to create show/commercial formats that flow properly with the event/competition formats.

·  Work with graphics department on requests for graphic and animation elements for each show.

·  Communicate with world feed vendors and host broadcasters to receive event and world feed broadcast information.

·  Create work schedules for your specific production team for prep and show days.

·  Write copy for on-air announcers when necessary.

·  Oversee associate producers and production assistants when they are producing shows and show elements for air.

·  Work with research department to gather information for on-air announcers.

·  Act as show AD, tape AP, and other control room positions when needed

Job Number

41133BR
Posting Category

TV Content & Production
Country

United States
Sub-Business

NBC Sports Group Production
About Us

NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We develop, produce and market entertainment, news and information to a global market. NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.

About NBC Sports Network: NBCSN, part of the NBC Sports Group, is dedicated to serving passionate sports fans. Now in more than 85 million homes, the Emmy Award-winning network is the cable television home of the Summer and Winter Olympics, National Hockey League (NHL), Premier League, Formula One, Major League Soccer (MLS), IndyCar, Tour de France, the 34th America's Cup, and beginning in 2015, NASCAR. In addition, NBCSN features college football, college basketball, college hockey, cycling, outdoor programming, horse racing surrounding the Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup, Fight Night boxing, Ironman, the Dew Tour and USA Sevens Rugby. The network is also home to original programs such as Costas Tonight, NFL Turning Point, Pro Football Talk, The Dan Patrick Show, Sports Dash with Yahoo! Sports and NASCAR America. NBCSN is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.
State/Province

Connecticut
Career Level

Experienced
Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications

·  Minimum of seven (7) years television experience

·  Minimum of two (2) years of live sports producing experience

·  Prior experience operating in control room and post production environment

·  Strong knowledge of sports with an emphasis on Olympic sports.

·  Willing to travel for remote productions.

·  Must be willing to work non-traditional hours, weekends & holidays

Eligibility Requirements

·  Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered

·  Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice

·  Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT

·  Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

·  Must be 18 years or older

·  It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal' s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Desired Characteristics

·  Ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment

·  Must possess poise under pressure and be able to meet tight deadlines, change and numerous other tasks

·  Ability to maintain accuracy and details as it pertains to the broadcasts

·  Must be creative and possess excellent copy editing skills

·  Excellent knowledge of current events, regionally, nationally, as well as, internationally

·  Ability to guide writers, reporters, contributors, production assistants and others in order to complete a well-structured newscast

·  Strong work ethic, positive attitude and leadership qualities with the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities

·  Must be a team player

·  Must be organized and detail oriented

·  Must be willing to take constructive feedback

·  Have exceptional oral and written communication skills
City

Stamford
Notices

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.