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 http://FOXSports.com and 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

FOX Sports is looking for a Manager, Studio Operations to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The Manager, Studio Operations oversees the workflow and communication of day-to-day live production. This position is a point person who manages multiple productions, coordinates with a variety of internal departments and handles issues/situations that arise in relation to the technical staff and the technical crew. The Manager, Studio Operations reports to and works in tandem with the Director, Studio Operations to ensure comprehensive communication of all production elements.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide oversight of operations day-to-day to avoid conflicts, and overtime, and to utilize the best resources for each productionOversee training of operators in tandem with the Manager of Scheduling - ensures onboarding of new hiresMaintain an adept crew that is technologically up to date and expertly trained on in-house equipmentEnsure all studio technical positions are booked accurately and alert management of potential conflicts, OT, 6th days, turnaround, etc.Manage supply orders, oversee expendables, and handle rental requestsReport technical concerns and day-to-day technical challenges to the Director of Studio OpsWork with Engineering and the Director of Studio Ops to monitor equipment repairs and follow up on technical problemsTroubleshoot production solutions and work with technical staff to provide optionsFollow up on daily schedule changes, facility usage, and personnel scheduling with the Scheduling Supervisor and/or Production ManagementParticipate in weekly update meetings with team and creative partnersManage freelance concerns and communicate with Studio Ops DirectorManage the studio EIC’sWork with department Managers on scheduling production staffing needsAdditional assignments and projects as needed/requested by managementAdministrative duties as needed: timecards, invoices, distribution of operational packets, etc.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

5+ years of studio ops experienceKnowledge of Microsoft suiteKnowledge of union contractsFamiliarity with PO process and onboarding systemUnderstanding of technical production control room workflowsLogical thinker and solution orientedCommunicative and easily approachablePositive outlook, team oriented, collaborative, and flexibleAbility to work weekends and holidays

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

Bachelor's degree or equivalentComfort with scheduling software

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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $84,500.00-108,500.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $70,400.00-90,400.00 annually for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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