Executive Producer - Sports Television -

About the Job

Job Posting Date: 11/10/09

The Executive Producer will create, produce and manage over 300 live television sports programs per year along with engaging ancillary programming in support of our team partners, affiliates and clients. The Executive Producer has creative oversight of a variety of production projects simultaneously, while also communicating all pertinent information to internal departments throughout the production process.

This position is based in Bellevue, WA and reports to the Station Manager

Essential Functions:
· Create, execute and manage the production of all live and packaged programming ensuring consistency of the look and feel as well as creative integrity and accuracy of the programs
· Provide timely project information to internal teams ensuring that the network is maximizing the potential of each project in all stages of production
· Manage the operational and fiscal activities of the department including regular, freelance and union staffing levels, budgets, and financial goals.
· Accountability for adhering to all contractual deliverables for network programming.
· Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve the operating quality and efficiency of the production department. Develop solutions to enhance efficiencies.
· Hire, manage, coach and schedule staff to best support the departmental goals including establishing employee goals and conducting employee performance reviews.
· Bring and share ideas that contribute to the strategic vision and direction of the network
· Develop with, and present to, the network management team new creative concepts, formats, sales opportunities and show ideas
· Concept, pitch and create content with advertising clients.

Required Skills & Abilities:
· 10 years of live sports television production experience
· Bachelors Degree in Television, Film Production or a closely related field (or equivalent in work experience)
· At least 3 years of managing staff from manager level to individual contributors
· Extensive experience with all methods of live production i.e., editing, live action shoots, music usage, broadcast graphics, etc.
· Highly experienced in effectively communicating with management, client and business partners in a timely manner
· Extremely detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
· Able to handle high volume of data and work quickly and accurately under deadline
· Demonstrated ability to lead teams, projects and initiatives to a successful result
· Proven track record of developing and executing strategy on time and on budget
· Punctual, regular and consistent attendance including flexibility to work a highly varied schedule in support of our live events

City, State

Bellvue, WA

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