Director, Production Special Events
Fox Network
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 4/9/2019 4:04:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
FOX Creative Services produces and coordinates high level corporate meetings and presentations, webcasts, red carpet and press events, corporate hospitality programs, events, experiential and stunts for the network, FOX Sports, and other departments on the FOX Lot and other locations. This position will work as an integral part of the Fox Creative Services Special Events team as a Production Manager, Producer, and Stage Manager to provide superior production support for these projects. Depending on the event, the Director will work as part of the larger production team or will be the lead production manager on their own events with general oversight of their direct supervisor.
A SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
• Asses, determine, and recommend technical requirements for events, meetings, experiential marketing projects.
• Oversee Payroll and Staffing of Events (over $2,500,000 in labor costs).
• Execution and production management of events include overseeing freelance staff and crews.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm services and supplies for specific events and ensure good flow of communication and oversee vendors on site for proper implementation.
• Manage event budgets and recaps, working with the department Financial Administrator.
• Negotiate and review vendor, hotel, and venue contracts.
• Manage and maintain all warehoused items and owned equipment.
• Set-up and troubleshoot computers/networks for remote production offices.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's degree
• 4-10 years of experience in production of corporate events, concerts, theatre or television production in a supervisory role.
• Extremely detail-oriented with keen organizational skills. Independent, creative thinker, able to contribute ideas and solutions for projects and events.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong financial background with experience in developing and managing budgets.
• Proficient in MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, (Vector works a plus, Final Cut a plus).
• Working knowledge of video, lighting, audio, and rigging equipment and processes.
• Ability to maintain positive attitude in high pressure situations while managing multiple projects on severe deadlines.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, long hours and travel as needed.