Workflow Operations Manager

This is a Freelance Job

The FOX Sports Field Operations Department is seeking a Freelance Workflow Operations Manager to join their team. The FOX Sports Field Operations Department is a dynamic and fast-paced team that provides support for various sporting events, typically seven days a week. This department is responsible for ensuring that all technical and operational aspects of live sporting events are seamless and flawless.The FOX Sports Field Operations Department is a critical component of the live sports broadcasting experience. Overall the department is a vital part of the live sports broadcasting experience, and their dedication and hard work help ensure that fans can enjoy the thrill of the game from the comfort of their own homes.

FOX Field Operations is part of FOX Sports. FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing FOX Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million views in a single weekend, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses, and several licensing relationships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network, FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports digital properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content, instant scores, stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Additionally, FOX Sports and social broadcasting platform, Caffeine jointly own Caffeine Studios which creates exclusive eSports, sports, and live entertainment content. Also included in FOX Sports' portfolio are FOX's interests in joint-venture business Big Ten Network as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the Remote Field Operations Team
• Support all sports in training, initial rollout of new workflows, and troubleshooting for both Playbook and Smartsheets systems
• Develop, fine tune and oversee the execution of operational workflow for event documentation across all sports
• Produce grids, production memos and indirect management of sport specific reports within current systems of Playbook and Smartsheets
• Analyze existing workflows and processes and make recommendations on best practices
• Work as part of a team to streamline standardized systems and workflow across various sports within our department and produce supporting documentation to share
• Oversight and management of sport specific documentation within all Fox Sports Systems, including but not limited to Smartsheets and Salesforce
• On Sports of emphasis, build central hubs of information for Operations (Launchpads/Dashboards), as well Production Memos and distribute weekly
• On Sports of emphasis, coordinate with internal and external groups in relation to credentials, travel details, deadlines for events and other important information
• On Sports of emphasis, plan weekly meetings and other in person events as needed
• On Sports of emphasis, manage Google folders and archiving of information
• Work with the FOX Sports Uber team to manage our internal Uber program
• Work as a point person across all sports for system challenges, as well as opportunities

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Experience with large scale remote broadcasts
• Detail oriented and organized
• Excellent communicator
• Willingness to collaborate extensively with team members
• Ability to create and maintain strong interdepartmental and external relationships
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to be flexible with ''off-hours'' communication and the understanding to handle problems in a 24/7 network environment
• Ability to travel as needed

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $93,600.00-104,000.00 annually. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.