Live Broadcast Producer

Are you ready for a Game-Changing Career Experience?

Join us in shaping the future of esports and gaming! 

At EFG (ESL FACEIT Group) we create worlds beyond gameplay, where players and fans become a community. We pride ourselves in having a corporate social responsibility which is that “IT’S NOT GG, UNTIL IT’S GG FOR ALL”. Our passion, craft, and DNA are aligned to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events, and holistic ecosystems through our millions of players, fans, and heroes, as well as through our people, and culture.

The Esports team plays a pivotal role in designing and bringing to life the most amazing esports products for the community. They contribute to creating exceptional experiences that resonate with users and elevate the world of esports.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Live Broadcast Producer is responsible for the daily planning, production, and show calling of live events, related broadcasts, and the functions associated with Broadcast Operations. This person will be empowered to make key creative decisions and will have the opportunity to build programming from ideation to execution.

This position will be based our of our production studio in Columbus, Ohio.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Perform live show calling in a studio broadcast environment
• Create, iterate, and manage all broadcast and relevant communication and documentation
• Manage all functions of a broadcast show, including but not limited to: show calling, video, broadcast, and event productions in conjunction with direct reports, clients, and co-workers
• Develop workflows and responsibilities for all involved stakeholders in a show. Lead and manage internal and external personnel. Be accountable for items related to the show - including, but not limited to: video, audio, engineering, observing, talent, competition coordination, client relations, etc.
• Work with technical, logistical, production, and any relevant teams and team members to appropriately communicate, source, and manage equipment, crew, staging, video, lighting, and other event and broadcast related items
• Work with internal and external teams to lead creative broadcast vision and manage all aspects of Esports broadcast presentation including, but not limited to: graphics packages, run of show, promotion, on-screen content and assets.
• Oversee the production and editing of content pieces
• Oversee production of show related art assets
• Define graphic, video, media, and general show needs requests

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 3+ years of proven ability in producing live event broadcasts or shows
• 2+ years of experience producing live broadcasts in a control room environment
• 2+ years of experience leading a live event broadcast team
• Capable of working in a start-up-like, fast paced, dynamic environment without direct supervision
• Excellent technical, organizational, time management, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to be highly collaborative, solution-oriented, and resilient.
• Strong attention to detail and organization, with a drive for results, collaboration, and seeing a project through from start to finish
• Proficiency in driving creative and compelling storytelling in broadcasts or digital  content productions
• Ability to work nights and weekends and travel as necessary

PLUSES

• A passion for Esports and video games
• Understanding of Esports programs, ecosystems, and events
• Experience in event production or related field
• A bachelor’s degree in Design, Media, Film, or a related field
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite