Head Of Football

This is a Full Time Job

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Quick Summary (full description below):
TNT Sports is seeking a Head of Football to lead the editorial team responsible for football programming. This role involves developing innovative content, overseeing productions, and ensuring alignment with TNT Sports' vision and strategy.

• Years of Experience Required: Not mentioned
• Experience Required: Significant production experience in live sports broadcasting
• Salary: Not mentioned
• Workplace Requirements: Hybrid work model, with remote and in-office work required; willingness to work irregular hours during sporting events
• Education Requirements: Not mentioned
• Hard Skills Required: Sports production techniques, production budget management, knowledge of sports television and streaming platforms
• Soft Skills Required: Leadership, creativity, innovation, team management, relationship-building
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Strong understanding of live and recorded TV show production, experience with production management, ability to challenge the status quo

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Head of Football
TNT Sports is looking for a Head of Football to manage the editorial team responsible for football programming, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and upcoming FA Cup coverage. The role combines creative and corporate responsibilities, providing leadership and collaborating with other departments to ensure the football programming aligns with TNT Sports' direction and tone.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the Content & Production Leadership team to drive innovation and create a strong creative vision for football programming.
• Contribute to the strategic vision and direction of local productions and the network.
• Lead and motivate a team of Producers, Associate Producers, and Directors to create new content formats and compelling storytelling for audiences.
• Oversee live broadcasts, liaising with talent and providing feedback on productions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and third parties to ensure timely delivery of content.
• Generate creative ideas to support the direction of football programming and initiate discussions on workflow improvements to increase efficiencies.
• Ensure that football production aligns with WBD Sports' broadcast strategy from planning through execution.
• Plan and oversee seasonal programming, including budgeting and resource management.
• Work with technical teams to manage necessary production resources and equipment.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing WBD Sports.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Significant production experience in live sports broadcasting.
• Deep understanding of the sports television business, subscription television, and sports streaming platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of sports production techniques and industry trends.
• Strong leadership qualities for managing a production team.
• Excellent understanding of live and recorded TV show production.
• Experience managing production budgets.
• Willingness to work irregular hours during sporting events.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and identify improvements in production processes.

Work Environment:
This role follows a hybrid work model, combining remote and in-office work. Flexibility to work irregular hours during live sporting events is required.