Director LIVE

Responsible for being lead director of all live tournament coverage for PGA TOUR Live, the World Feed, or other assigned shows. This includes creating visually stimulating broadcasts that showcase our players and the sport in the best possible manner. Works with Technical Operations to ensure a constantly evolving and improving production through the use of innovation and technology.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Television/Film Production, Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related area
• Seven years related experience, with a minimum of three years to five years of experience directing live event programming in both the control room and remote production environments; Directing experience should include studio programming as well as multi-camera event production
• Ability to lead a team of Camera Operators and the rest of the event production staff
• Basic understanding of remote production trucks and their workflows
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel) and/or comparable programs
• Sports production background preferred, experience with the game of golf preferred

 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Direct live event programming as assigned.
• Responsible for overseeing the creative execution of assigned shows or projects in conjunction with the Show Producer.
• Create camera plans for covering tournament action.
• Work with Show Producer to manage production teams in the daily planning and execution of all assigned programs and/or projects.
• Execute programming as appropriate that reflects the PGA TOUR’s overall objectives.
• Execute programming that includes SHOTLink storylines by using graphics, strategic analysis and data to improve the quality of features, segments and shows when appropriate.
• Special projects or other duties as assigned.