Director, Soccer Content Production

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily production operations and show executions in accordance with management editorial views and direction.

Supervise a production team, working with them on identifying shows’ main storylines, and creative ways to reflect them on-screen.

• Establish and maintain a top standard of on-air production, with clear direction.

Elaborate coverage plans for special shows or projects.

• Manage production assignments and schedule, including time off, in coordination with the area’s senior producer.
• Analyze performance, provide training and guidance to team members, as well as regular feedback.
• Coordinate periodic meetings with production team to review shows, analyze areas of improvement and establish tangible next steps.
• Conduct searches for new team members in coordination with HR and management.

Approach each new season of a show or property with a comprehensive plan to reflect recent success and opportunities for growth on and off screen.

• Lead talent assignments for shows.
• Work with talent in order to reach the department editorial standard.

Act as a liaison between the production team and management. Have regular check-in meetings to report updates, align perspectives, expectations, and business goals.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:

A solid knowledge of sports content with emphasis on soccer and the US Hispanic market. Solid writing, editing and production principles. A minimum of 10 years of control room experience, with progressively complex live studio and remote productions. A minimum of 5 years in a sports production managerial role.

Fluent bilingual English/Spanish written and verbal communication skills are essential. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all network operations personnel and other support areas that may impact show planning and production. Ability to multi-task, delegate and cover multiple production roles as needed.

Able to work effectively in a high-pressure environment without direct supervision. Ability to perform operations, even with last-minute changes. Top notch organizational skills Must be able to work a non-conventional work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime. Empathic leader that works as a member of a team.

Must display a positive work ethic Must be able to always represent the department and the company with integrity, in a professional and ethical manner. Must have a valid passport to travel Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

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