Supervising Producer - University of Iowa at LEARFIELD

Coralville, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Creative Leadership, Content Strategy, Video Production, Storytelling, Project Management, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Social Media Engagement, NIL Integration, Collaboration, Budget Management, Problem Solving, Pre-production Planning, Post Production, Distribution Strategy, Performance Tracking

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

As an integral part of Learfield’s Always On team and initiative, the Supervising Producer is an extremely important role on the ground at Iowa that uses in-depth creative and content knowledge built by years of experience to develop, produce and shoot multiple content-driven executions in partnership with the school. Working closely with the centralized Learfield Studios team and content specialist they manage on the ground, the Supervising Producer will serve as the on-site representative and collaborate closely with the athletic departments, school production teams, and local staff to ideate, create and execute a robust content offering and calendar that will increase fan engagement across school athletic handles as well as generate revenue opportunities for local Learfield sales staff. WHAT YOU’LL DO Oversee entire LEARFIELD Studios content offering at Iowa, including creative, production, distribution, analytics, content strategy and sales Lead creation of original, branded and NIL episodic video content in partnership with school teams to drive fan engagement across social channels and generate revenue opportunities for local and national sales staff Own and manage the development and execution of 6-10 new narrative/lifestyle series from idea generation through final deliverables, including writing, producing, shooting, editing and overseeing distribution at Iowa Advise on optimal content strategy and plan to increase fan engagement, hit key athletics priorities, and generate revenue locally & national Manage content specialist as well as resources on ground and delegate responsibilities across team to optimize output Produce, write, direct, and shoot LEARFIELD narrative, serialized shoots at Iowa Serve as creative lead and supervising producer on all projects in production Build trust with student athletes and set them up for success across all original, branded and NIL executions Utilize data, content trends, and creative expertise to develop LEARFIELD Studios content strategy and proactive full-year content calendar Generate and execute ideas for NIL and brand integration video series for local and national sales and attend client pitches and productions Ensure that the quality of our content is always at the highest possible level within budget and schedule constraints Work collaboratively with necessary departments, internally and externally, to ensure all agreed upon deliverables are provided Develop research, pre-production, production, post production, distribution, and analysis plans for all proactive and reactive series executed by LEARFIELD Studios at Iowa Optimize distribution and promotion of content and use data as your co-creative director to fine-tune the creative strategy Own communication with Athletics, SIDs, Coaches, Assistant and Deputy ADs to produce series and integrate athletics priorities into content strategy Manage pre-sale content presentations including estimated performance, distribution strategy, and creative synopsis Manage the tracking and evaluation of performance of all campaigns to create and present recaps to partners, sales, and leadership WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Minimum 8+ years of work experience in the sports or entertainment industry focused on creating, writing, producing and directing video content Must have previous experience with shooting and directing video. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present concepts and strategies to executive leadership Passion for and extensive experience in storytelling to drive engagement with fans/audience Sports and/or entertainment experience a must Ability to own and produce projects and communicate with external partners as main point of contact Experience working with digital, short-form video, social & influencer-driven content. Narrative storytelling a plus. Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multiple people across a variety of projects. Direct experience with content creation pipelines Must have a firm understanding of all aspects of production, including production equipment, lighting techniques, cameras/lenses, audio, guiding the work from production through post when necessary Must be able to write pitch materials, pre-production plans, and present to internal and external partners. Ability to generate and execute new ideas and concepts that might align with a project's initiatives Creativity in deciding how an idea will be interpreted and representing the idea in execution Must contribute to and thrive in a high energy, high profile, positive, proactive, deadline driven, results oriented, and attention to detail environment. Strong administrative, critical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities. Capacity to manage and prioritize many projects at one time in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Must be highly organized, efficient and precise in his/her work. Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability. Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act. Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data-based solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions. Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work. Our Mission Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love. Our Core Values Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

Responsibilities

The Supervising Producer will oversee the entire LEARFIELD Studios content offering at Iowa, managing creative, production, and distribution efforts. They will lead the creation of original video content and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance fan engagement and revenue opportunities.