Showrunner​/Creative Producer

Title:

Show runner / Creative Producer Reporting to:
Executive Producer, Originals Supervisory role:
No Classification:
Temp Employee, Full-Time

Location:

NYC (Hybrid) Compensation: $3,000/week, estimated 14-16week engagement with off weeks in late December & Early January.

Wave Sports & Entertainment (Wave) is the leader in digital storytelling for the next generation reaching more than 130 million highly engaged followers globally. Wave's award-winning, programming is led by some of the most popular athletes and personalities in culture today-- including the hit digital series' "Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce," "7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony", and "So True with Caleb Hearon" - dishing out entertaining commentary, unique perspectives, expert analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories about the biggest moments and trends shaping sports and entertainment.

Wave's Media Agency (WMA) collaborates with leading sports leagues and rights holders to create engaging, data-driven digital programming. Our partners include major organizations such as the WNBA and CONCACAF, and we deliver always-on content experiences that engage the internet's largest and most passionate fan communities.

We are seeking a Show runner/Creative Producer to co-lead the creative development and production of a new 6-episode unscripted series featuring an NBA star in collaboration with the Executive Producer. The series will blend elite basketball training with behind-the-scenes insight into the business and technology shaping the next generation of the game.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of producing standout unscripted or docuseries content, structuring training or competition based episodic formats, and giving on-set direction to high-profile athlete talent. They'll also possess a strong editorial point of view, be an enthusiastic creative collaborator, and have experience coordinating with professional athletes, trainers and their representatives. A passion for basketball culture and strong knowledge of the sport's current landscape (NBA, WNBA, NCAA) is necessary.

• Co-lead the overall creative and editorial direction for a 6-episode unscripted series featuring an NBA star in collaboration with the executive producer and development team.
• Own the episodic prep process, including guest/talent research, trainer coordination, and building a personalized training-plan narrative for each episode
• Give on-set creative direction to NBA star, guest athletes, and trainers
• Translate the series' episode structure into shootable, story-driven production days
• Partner with the Line Producer and Production Coordinator to plan and execute location shoots, including scouting and day-of logistics at the NYC gym location
• Conduct weekly meetings with the creative team to align on creative direction and execution through pre-production, shoots, and post production.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure brand/sponsor integrations are captured organically and remain true to the show's voice
• Guide the post-production team, including editors working in tandem, to hit the series launch window
• Contribute to series launch assets, including trailer direction and episodic promotional strategy
• Set a positive, collaborative, respectful work example for fellow team members.
• Own the production end to end with a You Tube-first, digitally native sensibility and a strong instinct for what performs on the platform
• Lead on set directing talent and camera coverage, and build and manage the run-of-show (ROS) schedule so the crew has clear daily direction
• Oversee the post notes process across review rounds, manage competing asset requests, and track the production against budget

• Minimum 5 years…