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DreamWorks Animation · 19 hours ago

Director, Soccer Content Production

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They are seeking a Director of Soccer Content Production to oversee daily production operations, manage a production team, and establish high standards for on-air productions.

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Responsibilities

Oversee daily production operations and show executions in accordance with management editorial views and direction
Supervise a production team, working with them on identifying shows’ main storylines, and creative ways to reflect them on-screen
Establish and maintain a top standard of on-air production, with clear direction
Elaborate coverage plans for special shows or projects
Manage production assignments and schedule, including time off, in coordination with the area’s senior producer
Analyze performance, provide training and guidance to team members, as well as regular feedback
Coordinate periodic meetings with production team to review shows, analyze areas of improvement and establish tangible next steps
Conduct searches for new team members in coordination with HR and management
Approach each new season of a show or property with a comprehensive plan to reflect recent success and opportunities for growth on and off screen
Lead talent assignments for shows
Work with talent in order to reach the department editorial standard
Act as a liaison between the production team and management. Have regular check-in meetings to report updates, align perspectives, expectations, and business goals

Qualification

Sports content knowledgeProduction managementBilingual English/SpanishControl room experienceHigh-pressure environmentOrganizational skillsTeam leadership

Required

A solid knowledge of sports content with emphasis on soccer and the US Hispanic market
Solid writing, editing and production principles
A minimum of 10 years of control room experience, with progressively complex live studio and remote productions
A minimum of 5 years in a sports production managerial role
Fluent bilingual English/Spanish written and verbal communication skills are essential
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all network operations personnel and other support areas that may impact show planning and production
Ability to multi-task, delegate and cover multiple production roles as needed
Able to work effectively in a high-pressure environment without direct supervision
Ability to perform operations, even with last-minute changes
Top notch organizational skills
Must be able to work a non-conventional work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime
Empathic leader that works as a member of a team
Must display a positive work ethic
Must be able to always represent the department and the company with integrity, in a professional and ethical manner
Must have a valid passport to travel

Company

DreamWorks Animation

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DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters

H1B Sponsorship

DreamWorks Animation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (7)
2023 (5)
2022 (12)
2021 (13)
2020 (19)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$15M
2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
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Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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