Background
Location: Chicago, IL (303 E Wacker Dr., Suite 2200)
Type: Full-time, permanent position
Division: Media Production
Reports to: Sr. Coordinating Producer
Overview
Intersport, a leader in sports, entertainment, and lifestyle marketing and media for more than three decades, provides expertise in the areas of:
- Agency Services: sponsorship consulting, experiential marketing, hospitality, content, digital, and social media marketing
- Assets – owned-and-operated media properties and live sports and lifestyle properties
Intersport is seeking to add a smart and driven Video Content & Broadcast Producer with exceptional knowledge and passion for the trades (Electrical, Auto Tech, HVAC, etc.). The Elite Trades Championship Series (ETCS) is a platform that celebrates the tradesmen and women that keep our world moving through nationally broadcast competitions and a variety of online digital content highlighting these individuals and their professions. We are looking for a video production professional with 7+ years of experience producing engaging content for broadcast and the web. Experience on high end home improvement and/or renovation television or digital content is a major plus. Experience capturing and/or editing is also a major plus.
The Media Production team is integral to developing and executing a wide range of visual mediums for new and existing clients, networks, and digital distribution outlets, including live television broadcasts, live-to-tape television specials, documentaries, episodic series, commercial production, virtual events, and branded content.
Responsibilities
General
- Lead the production of all content related to the ETCS including television, digital and social
- Work with sales and brand teams to provide sponsorship integration ideas and facilitate the production of all contracted sponsorship obligations
- Work with SVP of Technical Operations to procure technical crews and facilities as needed for production
- Act as liaison for on-air talent and talent representation for all ETCS events and content.
- Create estimates and budgets for ETCS content production
- Embody Intersport’s performance-based culture and commit yourself and team to the highest standards
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence in both in-person and remote working situations
- Seek opportunities within the organization and not wait for them to be given/assigned
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding and a passion for video/television/digital media business, industry, consumers and competitors
- Effectively work both independently as well as part of a team of Producers, Editors and Graphic Designers
- Provide thought leadership on industry trends and related best practices
Creative Production & Asset Creation
- Collaborate with Production and Creative Services teams on research and development surrounding new and existing opportunities
- Interacting with both internal and external clients and managing client expectations and delivery schedules
- Concept Development and Scriptwriting
- Directing high profile on-camera talent and voiceover artists
- Experience with Avid, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Media Encoder
- Industry experience with broadcast-quality cameras (Experience with Sony FS7’s a plus).
- Managing budgets
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred as well as real-world experience as a lead creative producer with editing and/or capturing experience
- Ability to manage multiple programs/projects concurrently, inclusive of a detail oriented and organized approach
- Application of superior prioritization and time-management skills and ability to produce high quality work at a fast pace
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Exemplary written and oral communication skills with a polished, professional demeanor that projects confidence and enthusiasm for the business
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Avid Editing Systems
- Ability to work odd hours and travel for business as needed, including nights, weekends and holidays from time to time
Intersport is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Intersport
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