TKO · 3 weeks ago
Technical Producer
TKO is a premium sports and entertainment company that owns iconic properties including UFC. The Technical Producer will oversee and support the execution of UFC live events, managing technical aspects such as broadcasts and production logistics to enhance fan experiences and ensure quality control.
Media and EntertainmentSports
Responsibilities
Oversee creative development and logistics of production related efforts for event week promotional initiatives, live events, and the execution of on-air and live streaming elements
Work closely with cross functional teams such as Sponsorship, Marketing, Operations, Regulatory and domestic and international television partners
Provide creative vision and critiques of various elements for production enhancements to improve fan experiences and quality of the events and broadcasts
Work closely with Technical Ops teams to maintain quality control of on-air product and by seeking continual improvements of future broadcasts and productions
Work with vendors to identify and secure required resources for various production needs
Collaborate with Operations Department to secure transport of production facilities and equipment for domestic and international events and ensure efficient load in, setup and execution of event and broadcast productions
Correspond often with event touring video, lighting, sound and comms departments on the functionality and integrity of UFC owned assets, facilitate repairs and ensure annual system maintenance is performed
Work with internal colleagues to ensure international licensees are receiving all broadcast and technical documentation in a timely manner and to the appropriate personnel
Maintain relationships with international licensees and initiate correspondence with new partners and channels of distribution during their on boarding process
Work with distribution and content partners to ensure live transmission is delivered correctly and/or file-based deliveries meets their needs
Correspond often with transmission vendor project managers and engineers and ensuring they have the most up to date information on event scope, dates, times, locations and licensee deliverables in order to deliver event transmission plans and subsequent budgets in a timely manner
Colloborate with international partners with their onsite production initiatives and facilitate their technical needs in the execution of their broadcasts
Supervise unilateral broadcasts and transmissions and ensuring the successful execution of sponsored assets within the production
Work with post-production teams to ensure event records are delivered in a timely manner and with the utmost quality
Work closely with Production Managers in scheduling control room and studio crews for various internal and external productions at UFC Apex
Work with a team of engineers to ensure technical quality and readiness UFC Apex Broadcast Operations Center for various sports, entertainment and corporate events, productions & broadcasts
Initiate technical and production discussions with potential 3rd party clients for UFC Apex and formulate solutions and estimates to contribute to formal proposals
Oversee the successful technical operations of 3rd party events and productions in addition to internal live events and studio productions at UFC Apex
Initiate and maintain a database of crew evaluations for scheduling, rate negotiations and potential performance reviews
Work with internal departments to facilitate production needs on various corporate related initiatives and functions such as town halls, press conferences or corporate parties
Maintain awareness of industry trends and new technologies for potential integration into broadcasts and for creating operational efficiencies within the productions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with studies in television production or digital media a plus
4+ years of broadcast remote operations and studio production experience (preferably network level) and 2+ years of project management experience
Financial forecasts and budget preparation and management experience
Knowledge of production equipment functionality including video switchers, audio consoles, graphics platforms, replay servers, camera systems, signal transport and video transmission solutions
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Work well under pressure, including tight deadlines
Strong administrative and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
Coordination with other departments, vendors and broadcast partners
Active listening and communication skills
Ability to think creatively
Attention to detail
Company
TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.08B2024-03-04Post Ipo Secondary· $411.95M
2023-11-09Post Ipo Secondary· $670.32M
2023-09-12IPO
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