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The Director of Broadcasting oversees all internal and external production communications, including the club's streaming video network, over-the-air television, and audio broadcast initiatives. The position is responsible for working with partners to ensure best-in-class live game coverage, pre-game and post-game shows, and other related programming. The incumbent serves as the primary contact for local and national rights holders and oversees sponsorship and branding activation initiatives on broadcast platforms. The position is the club's primary broadcast liaison and manages all technical and production operations, including broadcast staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all coordination of TV broadcast production for all home and road games to ensure proper transmission of each Ducks game

• Serve as liaison between the Ducks, DTC, OTA broadcast partners, and production companies on a game-by-game basis for home and road games

• Manage a team of 12 people, including four full-time employees, radio and TV broadcast talent, and personnel

• Oversee production and segmented content for all live broadcasts, including pre-game, in-game, and post-game coverage

• Oversee production and content for all shoulder programming for DTC TV

• Develop an overall broadcast theme and content calendar that provides Ducks fans with a rotating slate of TV and audio programming throughout the season and offseason

• Responsible for managing each layer of the Ducks broadcast department, ensuring flawless operational delivery and execution of all games, programming, and remote productions

• Manage incoming and outgoing expenses related to the Ducks TV broadcast to properly relay revenue and revenue projections to leadership and ownership throughout the season, including operational costs, revenue-generating features, commercials, and related items

• Manage all data generated by both Ducks Stream audio and TV, which will be used to provide direction to talent, staff, and leadership on new and innovative ways the Ducks can improve and adjust various broadcast productions

• Be involved in the editing process for all audio and TV content pieces

• Manage and oversee all Ducks Stream content and production

• Execute and manage all aspects of the broadcast department

• Direct and manage television, radio production, and technical crews

• Serve as liaison between the Anaheim Ducks, Honda Center, regional and national broadcast partners/rights holders, and local media

• Serve as point of contact for all television and radio broadcast-related matters, policies, facilities, and technical needs for the National Hockey League, including all regional and national television and radio rights holders

• Serve as operations and production lead for broadcast elements and content, including graphics, talent interviews, video features, and additional shows

• Oversee the execution of television and radio sponsor elements, commercial logs, and virtual signage

• Work cross-functionally with all departments, particularly Corporate Partnerships, Marketing, Community, and Fan Development, to maintain strategic alignment of all contractual elements and programs

• Manage department operational budget, including ongoing tracking and forecasting

• As required, fulfill tasks associated with larger Media & Communications department initiatives, including large-scale PR programs and media relations activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Technology, or a related field

• In lieu of a college degree, significant field experience may be considered

• 8-10 years of experience in broadcast operations, production, or related fields

• Experience in a video control room or broadcast truck environment preferred

• Experience planning, implementing, and independently leading multiple projects

• Experience managing live game remote operations, preferably with a regional sports network

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong strategic and analytical skills

• Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely

• Knowledge of hockey and the NHL landscape desired

• Knowledge of all facets of broadcast operations, including crewing, scheduling, signal flow, and production requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, including Audition and Premiere Pro

• Able to handle multiple projects at one time, remain detail-oriented, and work well under pressure

• Able to work well with all levels of management, staff, outside clients, and vendors

• Able to work a flexible schedule, including attending all home games and working nights, weekends, and holidays as required

• Able to travel for away games, league conferences, and other meetings or events as required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Experience Required - 8-10 Years

This position is on-site.

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We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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