at FOX Payroll Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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
The Big Ten Network (BTN) is seeking a Graphics Producer to join the Design team based in Chicago. The Graphics Producer position acts as a production liaison within the Big Ten Network Design Department, facilitating communication between artists, managers, and clients in the execution of graphics projects.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise all phases of production for assigned projects
Set-up and support production teams for each project and maintain a production book on each project
Create production calendars for each project as well as schedule, track, and deliver projects
Interface with Coordinators and PAs daily to organize production tasks and work orders
Ensure and maintain lines of communication between artists, production, and the Senior Director of Graphics
Coordinate project meetings and creative reviews
Supervise screenings and approval of work in progress with Senior Director and/or client
Oversee client communication and presentations and act as liaison between assigned production groups and design department
Interface with remote and studio crews
Prepare timelines for element delivery; manage transcode processes
Collaborate with PAs and Coordinators to maintain department quality control standards
Work synergistically with inter-company departments (Ad Sales, NE&O, scheduling, engineering, software development)
Maintain communication with appropriate technical personnel to always ensure an efficient pipeline
Schedule and supervise in-house and out-of-house edit and audio sessions
Supervise live shoots relevant to assigned projects
Supervise mock-ups for sales presentations
Other duties, as needed by the department
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
2+ years graphic production experience
Must be self-motivated and proactive
Strong interpersonal relationship skills, work organization, professionalism, initiative and flexibility
Outstanding time management skills, and ability to juggle multiple tasks/projects/situations at one time
Experience in live action, 2D and 3D animation, post-production, and evolving medias
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere and Final Cut
Working knowledge of various insert platforms - VizRT, Xpression, Mac
Proficiency digital file formats, codecs and wrappers and their appropriate applications
Capacity to work weekends and evenings
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
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