Manager, Crewing
Fox Sports
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 12/14/2017 3:04:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Fox Sports West is seeking a Manager of Crewing to join the team. This position is responsible for managing the booking of crews for each remote production in Los Angeles and across the United States. Duties include managing the Crew Supervisor & Travel Coordinator, working closely with each production team on season crew requests and managing the allocation of crew for live events. The Manager will also be responsible for creating individual development plans and training for crew members. This position will work closely with the Director of Operations, Finance Director and Payroll Department to ensure timely payroll processes.
Responsibilities
• Manages the bookings of remote crews for 600 plus events annually.
• Oversees FS West Crew Supervisor and Travel Coordinator. Responsible for the allocation of crew, specifically for multiple event days with overlapping schedules.
• Assists with freelance issues or concerns and manages all facets of travel including freelance travel.
• Develops strong working relationships with union locals. Understands and complies with all collective bargaining agreements. Facilitates quarterly union craft meetings. Responsible for implementing new procedures (FOSS new hire system, Concur T&E system, etc.) and timely communication to our freelance community.
• Assists Director of Crewing & Operations with crew budgets for forecasting and budgeting purposes. Tracks costs per game.
• Works closely with the Director of Operations to facilitate show crew requirements and initiates the training & development of freelance crew members. Manages Remote Crew Supervisors on Health & Safety protocol, proper reporting, follow-up on Tech reports, and any freelance crew questions or concerns that arise.
• Assists the CP's with managing the internship program at FS West (hiring interns and reviewing daily duties) and the hiring of office Production Assistants.
• Works closely with the Finance Director & Payroll Assistant to ensure timely entering of event codes into FACTS to initiate crewing of events. Tracks overtime costs.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Radio/TV/Film, or equivalent work experience required.
• Must understand the unique nature of sports remote events.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Strong math skills for budget & payroll calculations a plus.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel,Outlook, FACTS crewing application.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills are necessary. Must possess strong command skills and must be able to work in a fast pace environment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including. Word, Excel, and Outlook is necessary. Strong knowledge of union (IATSE) policies is required. Must be able to build and maintain outstanding relationships and effectively communicate among disparate constituencies.
• Occasionally will be required to supervise on site for live events. Must be reachable and on call (when needed) 24/7.
Division Description
FOX Sports Regional Networks are the nation's leading providers of local sports, producing over 5,500 live events each year and serving as the home town television outlets to 44 MLB, NHL, and NBA teams. FOX Sports' nationwide roster of 22 regional sports networks includes FOX Sports Arizona, FOX Sports Carolinas, FOX Sports Detroit, FOX Sports Florida, FOX Sports Indiana, FOX Sports Kansas City, FOX Sports Midwest, FOX Sports New Orleans, FOX Sports North, FOX Sports Ohio, FOX Sports Oklahoma, FOX Sports San Diego, FOX Sports South, FOX Sports Southeast, FOX Sports Southwest, FOX Sports Sun, FOX Sports Tennessee, FOX Sports West, FOX Sports Wisconsin, PRIME Ticket, SportsTime Ohio, and the YES 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.