Segment Producer

Overview / Objective

NFL Media seeks a Segment Producer to contribute to live & taped segments for NFL Network's Good Morning Football (GMFB) and an additional 2-hour syndicated/streaming version of the show. This role requires a hands-on producer that will work on all aspects of studio production, including editorial, show rundown & segment creation, segment development, line producing and post-production. The ideal candidate is creative, very knowledgeable about the NFL and must be comfortable working with on-air talent and in a control room setting.

Responsibilities

• The Segment Producer is responsible for producing a wide range of content for all 4 hours of GMFB; produces segments from start to finish for air

• Coordinates with on-air talent to write accurate and informative content as it relates to the segment; collaborates with talent on creative & editorial direction of segments; helps talent prepare for live segments

• Work with show producers to collaborate on & research ideas for daily shows

• Adjust segment content to accommodate breaking news situations

• Coordinates with Sales on show content opportunities and other sales executions

• Uses a high level of sports knowledge and news judgment to determine the agenda, concepts and content of the assigned segment

• Supervises or takes part in individual segments

• Tape Produce with EVS Operator for live studio and event productions

• Produce interactive set content for live and live-to-tape productions

• Produce and write both news and feature copy under deadlines

• Choreograph all segments in detail

• Preview video and sound of assigned segments

• Work with editors to produce tape; oversee content being created for the shows by the APs and PAs

• Communicate daily story development with producer

• Be in control room during airing of assigned segment

• Pitch story ideas

• Take part in planning and development of next day stories

• Extensive knowledge & strong desire to master all live multi-platform production technologies, workflows and equipment in video and audio

Required Qualifications

• 4-6 years of related studio or production experience

• College degree preferred

• Experience in production related to sporting events

• Knowledge of live television production dynamics and working knowledge of the equipment and technologies in the control room

• Able to carry out a broad range of assignment that arrange from segment producing to live broadcasts with little or no preparation time in between

• Must have a passion for sports, and extensive knowledge of the NFL, associated events and storylines

• Supervisory experience with good leadership skills

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills

• Good writing and copy-editing skills

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Time management skills. Ability to execute and prioritize projects with limited direction and work on tight deadlines

• High level of attention to detail

• Must be comfortable supervising editors in an edit bay

Physical Demands

• There are no out of the ordinary physical demands for this position

Travel

• There is no travel required for this position

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week

• Early morning call-time on show days; dayside & nightside shifts possible Sunday-Thursday; holidays as needed

• The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice, while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.

• The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.