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Detroit Lions · 15 hours ago

Senior Manager, Broadcasting

Detroit, MI 48226

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Detroit Lions is seeking a Senior Manager, Broadcasting to coordinate and communicate on broadcast production and media elements. The role involves managing stakeholders, overseeing television production, and ensuring quality control during broadcasts.

American FootballSportsSports Leagues and Teams

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee the acquisition and execution of the pre-season television production partner, including but not limited to, graphics, producer, Director, play and play, analyst, talent, etc

Coordinate all broadcast inventory elements at the direction of the Corporate Partnership team

Collaborate on annual broadcasting budget; Manage all pre-season production expenses in coordination with the Corporate Partnership team

Manage TV affiliate agreements and develop broadcast operational manuals

Manage and negotiate all League media rights opportunities

Provide market guidance to the Corporate Partnerships and Business Strategy & Analytics team in renewal and negotiations in broadcast discussions

Provide market guidance and strategy to the Global Market Program lead on broadcast negotiations and discussions

Represent the Club to NFL Broadcasting contacts in all broadcast operations matters, disseminating updates internally as appropriate

Assist with communication surrounding road game travel for broadcast talent and production and personnel

Monitor all broadcasts and shoulder programming for quality control to ensure there are no conflicts of interest and the brand is consistently represented in all formats

Coordinate logistics for all on-sight broadcast elements at Club events throughout the calendar year such as Draft and Training Camp

Development and distribution to Partnership Marketing of a pre-season and in-season broadcast grid across all formats for alignment with broadcast partner

Development of full breadth of available inventory for sale across preseason TV broadcast in consultation with broadcast partner for monetization by Corporate Partnerships (i.e. entitlement, features, etc.)

Communication throughout the year of timely and relevant broadcast data from partners (i.e. Nielsen, etc.)

Coordinate all Corporate Partner traffic for TV and radio with media partners and disseminate all proof of performance to Corporate Partnership staff

Track and report revenue associated with media broadcasts as needed

Manage and fulfill and Corporate Partnership related elements of media rights agreement

Qualification

Sports broadcastingBroadcast production managementMicrosoft OfficeBudget managementNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCreative thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree required; preferred areas of study include sports communications, sports management, broadcast journalism, and/or production

Minimum of 5 years of professional level experience in sports broadcasting with a network or professional sports team

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Proven interpersonal and relationships management skills

Comprehensive knowledge in Microsoft Office suite

Innovative, proactive creative, and adaptable

Will adjust schedule as needed to meet work goals and time constraints, including working nights, weekends, and holidays as football schedule demands

Maintain professionalism when speaking with on-camera talent, professional athletes, coaches and executives

A valid Driver's License and good driving record

Preferred

Previous experience in sports and entertainment industry preferred

Company

Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit

Founded in 1929

Allen Park, Michigan, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.detroitlions.com

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