Producer, Live Events

Description
Position at FloSports
FloSports is looking for a Producer to join our Live Production team in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, talented, highly-technical live broadcast professional with a knack for providing high-quality, live event coverage across a variety of sports with a passionate fan base. This role must maintain a hunger to be the best in the streaming industry while overcoming tough challenges that you will be faced with long hours, challenging weather conditions and mission-critical technical issues. You will be entrusted with the responsibility and the opportunity to grow your skill set, as well as have a real impact on the success of the company and the sports that we cover.
This position is a road-warrior and the ability to travel up to 80% and work on evenings/weekends/holidays is a must.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with and help manage the entire production crew which includes on-air talent, editors, graphics designers, scoring systems personnel, external partners and our internal support team.
• Provide a quality stream of Live Events across all of our sports, with coverage ranging from single camera, single stream to multi camera with multiple streams.
• Hit aggressive ad insertion goals.
• Be involved in every stage of the production from pre-production through the entire Live broadcast process
• Manage pre-production planning details, schedules, timelines and overall event documentation
• Participate in and organize an efficient technical setup and tear down.
• Perform thorough inventory checks both before and after each show.
• Troubleshoot technology issues and production problems logically, calmly and efficiently
• Take ownership of production quality and help to drive improvements
• Help to build and strengthen working relationships with partners, vendors, contingent crew members and other event stakeholders
• Working knowledge of applicable creative software applications including the Adobe Creative Suite and Premiere is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Background or education in video production
• Ability to manage projects from concept to creation
• Proven experience producing events in a live streaming or broadcast environment
• GFX experience
• Experience with storytelling, editing, shooting, lighting, and audio
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting experience
• Ability to lead, execute and deliver in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with software and hardware encoders
• Advanced experience with live video streaming software such as vMix & OBS
• Familiarity with H.264/H.265 encoding and RTMP & SRT streaming protocols.
• Familiarity with basic IT network cabling and infrastructure
• Process driven and detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to meet high travel requirements, including weekends and holidays

WHO WE ARE:
Founded in 2006, FloSports is a venture-backed OTT subscription video streaming service dedicated to sports, offering live and on-demand access to hundreds of thousands of competition events across 25+ sports in the US and abroad. FloSports' vision is to finally give underserved sports the love they deserve. With a growing library of more than 300,000 hours of premium content including news, expert commentary, films, documentaries and more, FloSports has established itself as an innovator and leader in sports streaming. Finally, your sport has a home.
HOW WE DO IT:
We are the CEOs of our own work and are accountable for the tasks and responsibilities assigned to us. We take pride in creating the content that fans love. We row in the same direction and work together on our common vision. We build and strengthen our relationships through teamwork and respect. We embrace challenges, ask questions and are allowed to fail as long as we learn. We are passionate about building tribes and communities worth belonging to. We are innovative, curious, and have an appetite for making things better. Does this sound like you? Apply Today!
OUR BENEFITS:

• Recognized as one of 2020's Top Workplaces by the Austin-American Statesman
• Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• 401(K) company match
• Progressive parental leave policies
• Flexible paid vacation and work environment
• Hack-a-thons
• Free laundry service for all positions that require travel
• Bring your dog to work- everyday!
• Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week
• Modern and collaborative office environment