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Fox SportsFOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.JOB DESCRIPTION
The Big Ten Network is looking for a Coordinator to join the StudentU team in Chicago, IL! As a StudentU Coordinator, you will ensure the successful production of more than 2,000 live sporting events annually by the Big Ten member institutions. You’ll work with athletic department staff coordinators and students to teach and instill best practices for broadcasting live sports and collaborate with a team of Quality Control operators to make sure the games are up to Big Ten Network broadcast standards and stream to the B1G+ platform.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work remotely with athletic department staff coordinators and students to ensure the successful production of live events for the B1G+ platform
- In conjunction with other StudentU staff, you’ll oversee a team of Quality Control operators to monitor broadcasts and provide feedback to student crews on campus
- Assist in scheduling quality control operators to ensure there is proper coverage for all StudentU productions
- Troubleshoot technical issues that arise prior to and during live broadcasts
- Create and maintain training manuals and documents to assist students in understanding and achieving StudentU production standards
- Collaborate with the digital department to spotlight key plays and moments in streamed games and ensure their promotion on Big Ten Network’s social media platforms
- Travel to campuses to provide students and on-campus coordinators with hands-on training and support (Less than 10% travel required)
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- 1+ years of prior experience overseeing live sports productions
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of typical broadcast equipment (switcher, replay, graphics, cameras) and ability to troubleshoot issues related to that equipment efficiently and remotely
- Capability to manage multiple projects and provide solid decision-making skills in a high-pressure environment
NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
- Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on communication, journalism, or other related field
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
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