The Field Producer for FIFA World Cup on Telemundo is responsible for the successful planning and execution of a show or segment for TV or Digital Platforms. The role of the Field producer is to prepare the editorial content for the broadcast both for linear and non-linear platforms, also to assist with the management of different aspects of the production operation and logistics, coordinating with internal and external support areas. Field Producers are expected to lead talents and technical personnel providing direction, information and clearly communicating plans and assignments.
This is a project/limited term position, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.
Please note this role has been established on a temporary basis.
Responsibilities
- Meet with Producer, Assignments and Area Managers to review production schedule, as well as editorial content for upcoming shows.
- Coordinate specific production and operations needs for broadcasts, including transportation, editorial research, accreditations and technical needs.
- Verify that talents have all the elements they need before they go on the air, including promotional and sponsored mentions.
- Prepare original editorial content in conjunction with talent and in coordination with the production team at Telemundo Center as needed.
- Manage requests from production team that may include packages, live shots, live on tapes, and/or coverage of events such as training sessions, press conferences among others.
- Write and supervise scripts, as needed.
- Be proactive. Provide story ideas and offer suggestions to improve broadcasts and non-linear coverage on a regular basis. Research stories and produce pieces as needed.
- Attain a complete knowledge of all show elements; how they work and how they are applied within the various shows.
- Prepare scripts and materials for cross-promotional purposes and for use by digital media department and network affiliates.
- Produce sports briefs, halftime reports, other sports segments for quality control and content across broadcast and digital platforms.