Carolina Hurricanes Pregame Producer
FOX Sports
Charlotte, NCThis was removed by the employer on 10/14/2016 2:04:00 PM PST
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Freelance Job
The Pregame Producer will be responsible for producing a 30 minute pregame show called Hurricanes LIVE prior to each Carolina Hurricanes game telecast. This includes conducting regular production meetings and interacting with on-air talent, fellow production team members and team media relations to determine relevant storylines and then taking a lead role in determining the most effective and creative presentation of those stories. The Pregame Producer will be required to provide show formats, graphic lists and video elements for each show and also take responsibility for guiding the talent and production team seamlessly from one element to the next, while also accurately timing out the show. During game telecasts, the Pregame Producer will also serve as an Associate Director assisting the Game Producer with tape and graphic elements as well as timing. This role will be based out of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Responsibilities
• Research storylines and preplan the execution of relevant production elements, both video and graphic. This includes actively following NHL coverage from a variety of media outlets and also interacting with fellow production staff, on-air talent and team media relations.
• Create show formats, graphic lists, video elements and promo cards in addition to submitting timely requests for required interviews with players and team personnel.
• Line-produce Hurricanes LIVE Pregame Shows, guiding the production team and on-air talent seamlessly from one element to the next, while also accurately timing out the show. Serve as Associate Director during game telecasts, assisting the Game Producer with video and graphic elements as well as timing.
• Communicate with Coordinating Producer before and after each telecast in order to get creative/editorial input and also report back any issues that need to be addressed or successes that should be recognized.
Qualifications:
• This position requires a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of five years' experience in remote event production is necessary, including experience communicating effectively with talent and crew in a live situation.
• Knowledge of and passion for NHL Hockey is essential.
• Ability to accurately time out a show is also essential.
• The ability to build effective relationships with production team members and team partners is needed, as well as the ability to communicate effectively in high stress environments.
• Good organizational, time management and communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook is required.
• A valid passport is required while the ability to travel and work extended hours, including nights, weekends and holidays is also necessary.
Division Description
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century FOX'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 ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FOX Sports 1, FOX Sports 2; FOX Sports Regional Networks, their affiliated regional web sites and national programming; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes and FOX College Sports. In addition, FOX Sports also encompasses FOX Sports Digital, which includes FOXSports.com, FOX Sports GO, Whatifsports.com and Yardbarker.com. Also included in the Group are FOX's interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network and BTN 2Go, as well as a licensing agreement that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.