Associate Director, TNT Sports

Turner Services • Atlanta, GA

267d • Onsite

About The Position

Warner Brothers Discovery Sports (TNT Sports) is searching for an exceptional Associate Director for our studio and remote productions. The ideal candidate will be versed in both studio and remote productions. This includes coming up with creative ideas, writing shot sheets and cards for talent, pre-producing taped elements, incorporating graphics, timing taped packages and counting producer and director out of all video packages.

Requirements

• A love and passion for sports, particularly MLB, NHL, College Hoops, College Football, Soccer and Olympic Sports.
• 3 years minimum experience as a studio and/or remote AD.
• No issues working late nights, long days, weekends and holidays.
• A desire to be part of a talented team of individuals working towards the same goals on a daily basis.
• Excellent communicator.
• An understanding of the power of social media and ways to incorporate into broadcasts.
• Able to take direction and complete tasks independently.
• Understand and recognize popular music to enhance broadcasts.
• Proactive with great passion, thought and opinions with a sense of ownership to all assigned projects.
• A working knowledge of EVS machines and spot boxes.
• Understanding INews, Slack, Kiswe, Splashtop and statistical websites are helpful.

Responsibilities

• Helping the producer with creative storyline ideas for the show.
• Setting a truck or control room so production can walk into a ready environment.
• Write or edit promo copy.
• Keep game and studio shows ahead on promotional items.
• Understand what in-game packages should be built during the show and be able to quickly and effectively communicate these needs with tape.
• Work with design and specialty graphic unit to create, update and implement update elements as needed.
• Gather all audio and video assets including graphics, sound effects and music.
• Work with editors for high end / specialty tape pieces and graphics.
• Manage the edit so the editor can work as efficiently as possible to deliver high end content.
• Work with the sales and promo group to ensure production has everything they need for the show.
• Balance master control / studio communications and function as a remote AD during live events.
• Oversee remote melts when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers