Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) is seeking a Coordinating Producer of Live Events to oversee all aspects of live remote event facilities and crews required for a successful production; including, but not limited to management of the live event calendar, on-air talent and above-the-line production personnel, team relationships, budgets, technology and on-site logistics for all Chicago Sports Networks live events. The position reports directly to the VP of Content.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Serve as Coordinating Producer of all live event telecasts and demonstrate full aptitude of production/post-production processes and sound editorial judgment
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Plan to continuously drive the improvement of story development and presentation, particularly with the incorporation of new technologies and platforms
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Partner with VP, Content to strategize and execute on all production related efforts in support all platforms
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Partner with network management team on strategic initiatives regarding marketing, advertising sales and content distribution for all platforms
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Partner and collaborate with all internal departments to ensure content is relevant for all platforms and all operational needs of live events on the network are me
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Maintain relationships with external vendors and remote crewing services to coordinate and manage remote production for all live sports remote telecasts
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Serve as contact and resource to RSN group management team on all live-event related matters
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Track and deliver monthly reports of relevant financial data related to live events budgets
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Develop, coach and lead live event staff
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Seek to increase efficiency and productivity through operational integration and technical innovation
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Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:-
Minimum of five (5+) years’ experience in sports television production experience as a Producer, Executive/Coordinating Producer, or Director capacity
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Bachelor’s degree in related area of study preferred or equivalent work experience
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Minimum of three (3+) years’ managing a team of multiple direct reports with demonstrated success
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Show and live event management and creation production experience, ideally in a major market
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Solid editorial judgement and knowledge of Chicago sports scene
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Leadership skills and persuasive communicator with a vision; proven ability to self-motivate, work independently as well as collaboratively and motivate and inspire a team
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Knowledge of multi-platform viewing habits and media consumption patterns and great awareness of the latest trends in a changing media landscape
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Excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills
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Strong work ethic, positive attitude, multi-task abilities
The Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) will launch in October across multiple platforms. The network will air more than 300 live Blackhawks, Bulls and White Sox games annually and include pre- and postgame coverage while showing multisport programming 24 hours a day. CHSN will broadcast from studios located in both Chicago's United Center and Guaranteed Rate Field. The network will start airing Blackhawks and Bulls preseason games in October, showing White Sox games beginning in 2025.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other status protected by applicable law.