Technical Production Director

Description

Job Summary:

The Technical Production Director at Hall of Fame Village (the “Destination”), a subsidiary of the publicly traded Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (the “Company” / NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), will be responsible for the technical management of events at the Hall of Fame Village.  This position will report directly to the Vice President of Operations.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

- Maintain list of freelance production technicians to hire for events

- Recruit, hire and manage in-house production staff as needed

- Cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with production service and materials vendors and suppliers

- Maintain current knowledge base of industry developments and standards

- Develop and deploy Technical Production Internship Programs

- Serve as liaison and on-site contact with external production companies and event producers

- Offer Sales, Partnerships and Marketing Support such as ideation, budgeting & feasibility, IT compliance, capacity management, and debrief/post-event report

- Process documentation for technical operations, including IT approval (where applicable)

- Resource management outputs (interdepartmental visibility)

- Manage production systems maintenance and management

o DirectTV, AV, digital signage, Samsung, Ross, Yamaha, QSC, etc. 

- Maintain IT-established asset tracking

- Maintain IT-established responsibility matrix (including outsourced responsibilities)

- Manage outsourced service providers for asset support

- Reporting and respond to IT & operational requests and needs

- Provide documentation of workflow as requested and required

- Establish reporting on Key Performance Indicators 

- Handle design build of video/audio production

FULL-TIME/SALARY/EXEMPT 

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Desired Qualifications:

- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.

- Combined minimum of 8 years in television, concert, theater and/or event production.

- Understanding of the infrastructure at the HOFV Campus strongly preferred.

- Experience interfacing multiple broadcasters with various transmission methods with stadium facilities. 

- Experience recruiting, hiring and managing live and video production teams, both union and non-union. 

- Experience in operating all areas of production facilities including but not limited to digital audio mixers, video switchers, video shading stations, instant replay systems, IPTV distribution platforms, etc.

- Solid team skills and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment; must possess a strong ability for effective time management and task prioritization.

- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

- Able to act as client (internal and external) facing liaison for large projects.

- Able to simultaneously manage a high-level of detail across multiple projects and events.

- Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes while maintaining high levels of productivity and effectiveness under pressure.

- Able to balance internal priorities with client expectations and needs.

- Ability to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends & holidays as necessary).

- Must be available to work in Canton, Ohio.

Physical Requirements for Position: 

- The ability to lift up to 20-25 pounds regularly. 

- The ability to move safely over uneven terrain, steps, or in construction zones. 

- The ability to see and respond to hazardous situations. 

- The ability to sit, stand, and walk for periods of time as required for the position.

- The ability to work in various Ohio weather conditions while assisting with events

Benefits:

- Paid leave

- Medical Insurance

- Dental & Vision

- Life Insurance

- STD/LTD

- 401K

- Supplemental Insurance

Core Competencies:

- Vision and Strategic Thinking: Sets and champions a clear future direction. Addresses issues to sustain competitive edge and maintain market dominance. Anticipates needs and priorities. 

- Entrepreneurship: Champions innovation and encourages new ideas. Builds momentum to get things done by communicating clearly and consistently. Acts decisively. Helps others to successfully manage organizational change. Recognizes successes and informed risk-taking.

- Integrity: Is ethical and honest in all dealings. Keeps confidences and is highly responsible in managing strictly confidential informatio