Field Sports Producer ( World Cup)
About The Position
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. The Field Producer for FIFA World Cup on Telemundo is responsible for the successful planning and execution of a show or segment for TV or Digital Platforms. The role of the Field producer is to prepare the editorial content for the broadcast both for linear and non-linear platforms, also to assist with the management of different aspects of the production operation and logistics, coordinating with internal and external support areas. Field Producers are expected to lead talents and technical personnel providing direction, information and clearly communicating plans and assignments. This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. Please note this role has been established on a temporary basis.
Requirements
- A solid knowledge of sports content with an emphasis on international soccer.
- Three years of experience as a field producer required, with an emphasis in storytelling, talent management, logistics and operations.
- Five years’ experience working in broadcast television.
- Proficiency in Social Media use and content generation for Social channels.
- A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Broadcasting or Radio/TV/Film from an accredited university or collage.
- Fluent bilingual English/Spanish written, and verbal communication skills are critical.
- Ability to interact effectively with all sports operation’s personnel and specific department personnel who can impact the daily operations.
- Must be able to work a non-conventional work schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and must have a valid passport for travel.
- Demonstrated organizational skills. Able to work effectively in a high-pressure environment without direct supervision.
- Ability to multi-task and follow directions from various members of the team.
- Ability to communicate in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
- Must be able to always represent the department and company in a professional and ethical manner.
- Must be able to perform job at locations in and outside work environment with varying weather conditions.
- Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
- Displays a positive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines
- High degree of integrity and professionalism
Responsibilities
- Meet with Producer, Assignments and Area Managers to review production schedule, as well as editorial content for upcoming shows.
- Coordinate specific production and operations needs for broadcasts, including transportation, editorial research, accreditations and technical needs.
- Verify that talents have all the elements they need before they go on the air, including promotional and sponsored mentions.
- Prepare original editorial content in conjunction with talent and in coordination with the production team at Telemundo Center as needed.
- Manage requests from production team that may include packages, live shots, live on tapes, and/or coverage of events such as training sessions, press conferences among others.
- Write and supervise scripts, as needed.
- Be proactive. Provide story ideas and offer suggestions to improve broadcasts and non-linear coverage on a regular basis. Research stories and produce pieces as needed.
- Attain a complete knowledge of all show elements; how they work and how they are applied within the various shows.
- Prepare scripts and materials for cross-promotional purposes and for use by digital media department and network affiliates.
- Produce sports briefs, halftime reports, other sports segments for quality control and content across broadcast and digital platforms.
