Manager, Studentu

Job Description

Manager, StudentU (Talent Focused) - Big Ten Network
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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Big Ten Network is looking for a Talent focused StudentU Manager in Chicago or Los Angeles. The Student U Manager is designed to help train and develop the hundreds of student announcers who participate in the StudentU program each year. We're looking for someone with an understanding of what makes a good play-by-play announcer (previous experience as a play-by-play announcer is a bonus) and who has experience working with students and student broadcasters. Please note this is not an on-air position, but rather behind the scenes with the StudentU team that helps to grow the next generation of sports broadcast professionals.

In this position, you will develop a program to provide regular, constructive feedback to the StudentU broadcasters as well as create and hold training sessions and teach students how to appropriately prepare for their on-air opportunities. Together with the rest of the StudentU team you will supervise live productions from across the Big Ten conference and assist quality control freelance employees tasked with day-to-day viewing and oversight of individual streams airing live on B1G+ platform. The StudentU Manager will manage StudentU production policies, procedures, and training manuals and interact with other departments of the Big Ten Network to ensure the best quality of StudentU broadcasts for the B1G+ platform.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop a program to provide regular, constructive feedback for student broadcasters to help them improve and hone their skills
• Create and hold frequent training sessions and provide students with 1-on-1 opportunities for learning how to become a professional announcer
• Assist with the identification of major storylines and participate in production calls with head coaches and members of the production staff
• Assist in the supervision of live broadcasts on B1G+ and work with quality control operators to create and send broadcast notes to the student crews
• Collaborate with the StudentU team to create production guides and training manuals that touch on all areas of broadcasts
• Train a group of freelance quality control operators in how to provide constructive feedback to student broadcasters through their regular postgame notes
• Travel to campuses around the Big Ten to meet with students in the StudentU program and help develop their on-air skills

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Strong understanding of the various facets of sports broadcast production (both on-air and behind the scenes) and the ability to teach them to students
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate feedback to others
• Capability to manage multiple high-profile projects and provide strong leadership and solid decision-making skills under tight deadlines
• Demonstrate sound analytical thinking
• Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a member of a team
• Deep love of the schools and teams of the Big Ten Conference

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of professional experience as a play-by-play announcer (Please note this position will NOT have any on-air opportunities associated with it)
• Prior experience working with and training students
• Experience with all areas of broadcast production (producing, directing, control room positions)

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $75,000.00-90,000.00 annually for California. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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