Seasonal Original Content Producer

Summary

The Original Content Group Producer executes feature series, segments and elements that source all platforms of NFL Media, including the NFL360 storytelling brand. This position is responsible for managing/ overseeing content production [project budgets] from ideation, pre-production, production thru post editing, delivery and programming. This role is involved in all aspects of daily/weekly Original Content production for the NFL Media Group. The Producer will spearhead the communication, promotion and social customizations for each project they are involved with. Mentoring, teaching and collaborating with Jr group members is also an important duty for this new hire.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Original Content Group directors and decision-makers on a daily basis in terms of concepts/ideas, pre-production, production, post and delivery coordination.
• Produces series/ shows/ stories/ elements from start to finish; including directing a crew, edit, delivery
• Produces content to the highest level of NFL storytelling standards.
• Manages project budgets.
• Works with NFLN showrunners to produce/ program stories that will positively impact the creative and editorial of NFL Media platforms.
• Travels to shoot(s) both domestically and internationally.
• Executes remote interviews, collaborating with NFL teams.
• Leads field production teams and makes decisions in edit to maximize storytelling, budget and efficiency.
• Formulates and pitches ideas for shows, documentaries, features and cross-platform elements.
• Works with NFL Media Group correspondents to execute talent-driven Original Content ideas.
• Coordinates graphics and other elements with NFL Media GFX departments.
• Communicates, on behalf of NFL Media Group, with various media outlets and other entities for film/video/still photos/sound to be used in edited pieces.
• Helps build production schedules and budgets to meet deadlines and follow best practices as set forth by the department.
• Collaborate and support other team members and projects as needed.
• A creative, team attitude is mandatory in all tasks requested from the smallest to largest.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience working in a progressively creative production environment.
• Good production skills related to storytelling, sports and talent management.
• A strong knowledge of production dynamics and working knowledge of the equipment and technologies in the field and edit bays.
• Is highly creative and has a strong storytelling mind.
• Has a love for music and the way it is incorporated into storytelling.
• Strong communicator who can clearly pitch the vison of a series or project.
• Ability to carry out a broad range of assignments that deal with story development, ever changing production hurdles and simultaneous deadlines across multiple platforms.
• A good decision maker with knowledge of football and sports history.
• Experience working with brand sponsors and in content marketing.
• Supervisory experience of production environment with good leadership skills.
• Good writing and copy-editing skills.
• Knowledge of television, feature and motion graphics.
• Working skill base in Adobe Creative Suite and the postproduction environment.
• Established camera directing skillset and understanding of documentary and verité directing/ producing.
• Good visual storytelling skills and knowledge of framing shots and graphics.
• Ability to produce both a color and audio mix/ sweeten session.
• Specific knowledge of television production techniques used in many production environments.
• Open to learn new skills and technologies required to conduct the job at the highest level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Previous production supervisory and leadership experience
• Previous Sporting League and camera/film work experience is preferred

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Media Management and DIT experience is a plus.
• Skilled working in Adobe Creative Suit and Microsoft Office programs

Travel

• Travel as needed to NFL Network Remote events, field shoots, on location production sets.

Supervisory Responsibility 

• Oversee part-time personnel and vendors; including oversight of on location camera/ film crews, postproduction positions (editors, colorist, audio editors) Associate Producers and Production Assistants.

Physical Demands

• Expect physical demands of crew work and travel with long production hours as necessary.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• Position requires a flexible schedule, with potential weekends, after hours and holiday support
• Ability to manage own schedule with 40+ hours of work per week, as needed.