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Manager, StudentU - Big Ten Network

Chicago, IL

$83K - $95K/yr

Deep love of schools and teams of the Big Ten Conference NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER * Bachelor's degree * Experience working at a University athletic department or conference network

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A Big Ten Conference Internship provides hands-on experience in collegiate athletics administration, event management, communications, and other key areas. Interns work closely with conference staff to support various initiatives, including championships, compliance, marketing, and media relations. This program helps develop professional skills while gaining insight into the operations of a major collegiate athletic conference. It is a valuable opportunity for those pursuing careers in sports management or related fields.

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Manager, StudentU - Big Ten Network

FOX News Network, LLC

Chicago, IL • On-site

$83K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Fox News rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 76 rated media

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
Fox Sports
FOX 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 Production Manager to join the StudentU Program! This position will be based in Chicago and will oversee operations of the B1G+ Operations Center, help establish production guidelines for StudentU streamed broadcasts and serve as a primary point of contact for Video Service Coordinators in the Big Ten Conference to help them produce quality productions on campus. Other responsibilities include collaborating with the StudentU team on establishing and upholding department objectives, developing training materials to teach students, and interacting with other departments and BTN and affiliate production partners to ensure a high quality of broadcasts for B1G+.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversee operation of the B1G+ Operations Center in Chicago, including scheduling of full-time and freelance staff to ensure that more than 2,100 annual live events are successfully transmitted to the platform
  • Develop and uphold production policies, create training materials and communicate best practices for StudentU programming on the B1G+ platform. Develop regular communication with students across the Big Ten to help them learn the fundamentals of live production and prepare for careers in the industry
  • Manage two full-time employees, and work collaboratively with them to hire and train freelance quality control operators who provide feedback and critiques of individual broadcasts in order to improve future productions
  • Together with the programming department, keep track of event schedules and ensure proper resource allocation to support all events
  • Work with staff and schools from B1G+ affiliated conferences outside the Big Ten and other production companies to ensure third-party produced content meets production standards
  • Collaborate with the StudentU team and other departments at the Network to assist students with production and technical questions related to their broadcasts
  • Travel to Big Ten campuses to meet with students and staff and provide training and support

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
  • 2+ years of prior experience working in live sports production.
  • Experience managing a team of employees
  • Outstanding organization and attention to detail, as well as verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to productively contribute to a team
  • Ability to communicate and understand technical information regarding television facilities and equipment
  • Demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining effective business relationships
  • Demonstrated sound analytical thinking.
  • Capability to manage multiple high-profile projects and provide strong leadership and solid decision-making skills under tight deadlines
  • Proficiency in negotiation, presentation, and solid interpersonal skills
  • Deep love of schools and teams of the Big Ten Conference

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience working at a University athletic department or conference network
  • Previous experience working with and training students
  • Previous experience working with the Ross Xpression graphics platform
  • Technical knowledge of video production equipment, including a switcher, graphics and replay machines and intercom system

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.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $83,000.00-95,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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