The Senior Manager, Broadcasting position will serve as the main coordinator and communicator both internally and externally on broadcast production and media elements. These media elements include both local radio and television broadcast partners as well as their affiliates. Because this role requires management of a myriad of stakeholders, this role requires strong communication, collaboration, organization and problem solving in real time. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & 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

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Will maintain an appropriate level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and of web tools and software being used
• Will participate in team meetings, providing input and suggestions related to broadcast relations both locally and at the league level, will make recommendations for processes and procedures
• Must be motivated, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Maintains professionalism when communicating with internal and external contacts
• Must be accurate and efficient with ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Will adjust work schedule to meet departmental demands
• Will keep appropriate information confidential
• Will accept other responsibilities and duties required by the supervisor consistent with the objectives and essential functions of this position

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• 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
• Previous experience in sports and entertainment industry preferred
• Will work out of both the Ford Field Management Office
• A valid Driver’s License and good driving record