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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox Sports FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL's America's Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years. JOB DESCRIPTION The Big Ten Network is looking for a Coordinating Producer of Originals & Storytelling to join their team in Chicago, IL. The Coordinating Producer, Originals & Storytelling helps manage the storytelling content at B1G Network. You will work closely with the Vice President of Originals & Storytelling to ensure that B1G Network continues to produce short-form and long-form storytelling content at the highest level. The ideal Coordinating Producer can combine creativity, a deep and thorough knowledge of sports, a keen attention to detail, and leadership and motivational skills, all of which will combine to help our creative team create, achieve, and grow. A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES * Macro Editorial Supervision of BTN's Journey franchise, including green-lighting stories, advance show planning, providing notes and approval on features, coordinating with other departments, show logistics and staff scheduling, and managing music cues * Micro Editorial Supervision of 1-2 sports of BTN's Crossover Series including providing notes on all rough cuts and managing/meeting deadlines * Macro Editorial Supervision of BTN's Crossover Series including green-lighting stories, advance show planning, providing notes and approval on features, coordinating with our on-campus producers and content coordinators, show logistics and staff scheduling, and managing music cues * Lead production of Media Days Content Gathering including hiring camera crews, working with the Big Ten conference staff on interview schedules, arranging for transcription, and distributing transcribed logs * Supervise all necessary appearance, material, and location releases, drone usage permission, and footage licensing including tracking BTN's NCAA footage usage, NFL footage usage, and HUDL footage usage * Potential to produce a B1G Story * Maintain and distribute the weekly cross-departmental Feature Update * Assist in managing direct reports and facilitate employee growth through feedback and guidance WHAT YOU WILL NEED * 10+ years of experience working as a content creator * 3+ years in a supervisory role with direct reports * Mastery of video editing using Adobe Premiere, familiarity with LucidLink and high-end video equipment * Strong knowledge of sports and best practices for social media * Outstanding writing, communication, and interpersonal skills * Exceptional relationship builder, especially with our member schools and the Big Ten Conference * Strong work ethic * Self-motivated * Hyper attention to detail, especially with edit pacing and accuracy of graphics * Passion to be GREAT * Excel in building internal and external relationships and fostering a positive and productive work environment * Team player and team builder * Positive, can-do disposition * Idea generator and leader in meetings * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously * Ability to work long hours and days NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER * College degree * A background of producing features and conducting interviews * Strong knowledge of Big Ten sports We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law. At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off. Click here to learn more about the diverse communities of people behind our brands. View more detail about FOX Benefits.