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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

Job Description

This is a freelance project / limited-term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are complete.

• Direct live event programming as assigned
• Oversee the production and presentation of all Philadelphia Phillies home and road games
• Responsible for overseeing the creative execution of assigned shows/projects in conjunction with game producer
• Work with show producer to manage production teams in the daily planning and execution of all assigned programs and projects.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to submit a background investigation
• 7 years related experience with a minimum of 3-5 years experience directing multi-cam, live event programming in both the control room and remote production environments. Previous baseball directing experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with on-site and remote production crews, ensuring all members understand production goals, camera assignments, and show flow.
• Work closely with the game producer to determine visual style, pacing, camera coverage, and overall storytelling approach.
• Embrace and integrate new technologies and workflows as they become available
• Basic understanding of remote production trucks and their workflows
• Sports production background preferred, experience with baseball production preferred.
• Must be able to maneuver small spaces 
• Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA & surrounding areas.
• Travel required for roughly 50-60% of job function
• Willingness to fill in on other live events as need 
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for authorized diving in the State of residence.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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