Director of Production - Sleeper Sports Network

We are seeking a Director of Production, Sleeper Sports to manage the creative development and physical production of podcasts and digital sports series. The ideal candidate will have a track record of producing standout talk-show original programming for digital and social channels, and collaborating with top on-air talent. They’ll also have a strong understanding of social and video platforms and the preferences of these audiences, and a passion for sports storytelling. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of fostering high-end digital content by ideating and implementing production solutions to meet creative goals, and successfully creating and managing budgets associated with this content to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. 

Location: Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, or Las Vegas

Responsibilities

• Lead the weekly creative and operational production of high-quality, engaging football, basketball, and baseball talk shows

• Develop unique tone of voice and editorial direction for digital series

• Produce and manage high-profile talent and creators

• Develop and manage comprehensive budgets for digital content production, ensuring cost efficiency throughout the process

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the production, including scheduling, resource allocation, and coordination of team members

• Build workflows for remote video podcast production enabling teams and talent in varied locations to collaborate efficiently throughout the production and post-production process

• Evaluate and hire vendors and crew in multiple markets around the world, negotiate contracts, and manage external partnerships to support production needs

• Develop and implement a comprehensive production strategy aligned with the company's goals and objectives

• Identify potential risks and troubleshoot issues to keep projects on track

• Maintain clear and open communication channels between all stakeholders involved in the production process

• Stay up-to-date with digital industry trends and best practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of production processes for digital and social content

• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and excellence

• Hire additional production team members to grow the business.
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience leading productions and teams in the digital content space

• Blend of creative and operational production skills.

• Highly skilled at creating and managing budgets and corresponding trackers with transparent documentation and communication

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen attention to detail

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

• Proactive, with the ability to anticipate obstacles and problem solve under pressure

• Strong experience organizing production workflows and assets

• Strong understanding of digital media trends and how audiences consume content across platforms