Freelance APC Director

IMG • Stamford, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. IMG are hiring an APC Director on a freelance basis to support all aspects of the IMG studio & digital production for MLS on Apple TV, providing technical proficiency and live show support throughout an exciting match day schedule of content creation.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a live studio production environment, with a focus on TD/Directing experience utilizing Ross Overdrive Production Automation
• Experience leading a control room of graphics operators, EVS/playback operators, and camera operators.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• The ability to work and troubleshoot effectively in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks independently.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with virtual studios preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute precise coding and technical operations for MLS on Apple TV and other platforms utilizing the Ross Overdrive Automated Production Control environment and occasional manual processes.
• Provide authoritative direction to talent and other production crew members, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of broadcasts.
• Distribute necessary content across several distinct feeds.
• Maintain adaptability and readiness to undertake additional critical duties as required or assigned, contributing to the overall success of the broadcasting operation.
• Prepare and execute coded rundowns in collaboration with Coordinating Director and Producer.
• Develop understanding of project’s element library and awareness of best practices for each.
• Collaborate with IMG team to ensure consistency across shows – from camera mapping to graphics workflows to talent positioning.
• Work closely with producers to review accuracy, feasibility, and quality of rundowns and translate them into cohesive broadcasts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed