Seasonal Part-Time Associate Director, DGA

The Associate Director will, subject to the supervision of the executive producer, producer and/or director assigned to the program, perform the following functions, or supervise the performance of them by others, on programs to which he or she is assigned. This person will work weekly on NFL Media shows as needed.

• Confer with the producer and/or the director on plans for the program and attend production meetings concerning the program.
• Time master control to commercial break; time the program back from commercial break; communicate timing of all taped elements of the program. Communicate throughout the show with any other production partners.
• Coordinate production tasks with the stage manager, all production and technical personnel, including but not limited to audio, TD, graphics, lighting and graphics operators or their producers, as well as other Associate Directors and other employees of the company.
• Mark the show rundown in ENPS, including music cues, sound effects, TD effects, remotes, tape times and more. Work with show personnel – including producers – to execute pre‑production and live production of the show.
• Work across departments (graphics, file transfer, edit coordinators), to ensure timely delivery of all show elements. The AD is responsible for knowing the correct sponsor ships and billboards for their show and works with appropriate parties to make sure assets air correctly.
• Coordinate with playback and EVS operators on all tape elements during show production, including previewing all playbacks for the show assigned and ensuring all pre‑taped segments are recorded. Work with TOC on preparing remotes involved in production.
• NFL knowledge is essential.

• At least 3 years working in a live studio environment, preferably sports.
• DGA membership preferred.
• Knowledge of ENPS.

• Knowledge and passion for professional sports, especially NFL football.
• Ability to work under pressure in a live control room.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills.

• Coordinates with audio & music department on commercial tracks.
• Acts as a point of contact for all Encompass (Master Control) communications.

• Weekends and some late/early hours.
• Occasionally sits for long periods of time while on-air for a live show.

• Unlikely.

• 8–10 hours per day, sometimes more.
• 7‑month seasonal employment.

Salary: $106.75 per hour.

Benefits available as per NFL policies. For details, refer to the NFL Benefits program. No relocation assistance will be provided.

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