Temporary part-time contract (freelance) - 6 months total - £24k - £25k pro rata
Creative Producer (Broadcast)
3 days per week - Leicester, UK. Due to Covid-19 you will for the time being be required to work remotely. You must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom and when safe to do so, be able to travel to Leicester for 3 days a week.
About Promod Esports
Promod Esports was founded in 2019 by a group of passionate esports industry veterans who want to use their knowledge and expertise to create authentic B2C connections for IP owners.
As an esports and gaming solutions agency we use our experience & knowledge to advise and consult on esports strategies for clients; creating, organising and managing end-to-end tournaments, events & broadcasts.
Our holistic approach enables us to have a broad impact for our clients, ranging from creating meaningful experiences for customers.
The Role
Promod Esports has recently won a contract to produce an FPS-focused esports broadcast for two seasons. As a result, Promod Esports are putting together a production team whose sole dedication will be to ensure the project is executed to a high standard. This job description and vacancy is for the Creative Producer role and as such you would lead the production team when on air and take a creative lead in visualising, producing and directing broadcasts weekly, working alongside the project lead and deputy production manager. There would be a Pre-Production Day on Wednesday, Transmission day on Thursday and a post-production day on either the Friday or Monday.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Liaise with the client in conjunction with the Promod Esports project lead, on feedback, creative ideas and their integration
- Creative control of the product under the client
- Design and amend run of shows each week
- Conduct meetings with on-screen talent, planning out story lines and discussions between talent for weekly broadcasts
- Collating and implementing video & graphical content for use during on-screen talent discussions
- Liaise with the appropriate stakeholders on the direction and storytelling of weekly video content
- Liaising with the clients social media team on content to be used for promotion outside of playdays
- Oversee amendments to broadcast graphics/data each week as required
- Work as Technical Director and Producer during the weekly broadcasts and Finals
- Influence and create storytelling throughout the season
- Assist in technical build of studio/production areas as required
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- 2 years + broadcast experience, preferably within sports or esports
- Knowledge of broadcast production workflows (including vMix)
- In-depth knowledge of popular FPS titles
- Experience in directing & producing esports broadcasts
- Ability to act positively on client feedback
- A motivated and a driven ‘can-do’ attitude
Why Work With Us
- Join a dynamic and highly experienced team of esports professionals
- An inclusive culture that allows those who want to achieve and succeed to excel themselves
- Cutting edge equipment and esports broadcast studio access; to prepare for and run the shows
- Work with one of the leading esports businesses in the UK
- Valuable industry contacts & experience
If you're interested we'd love to hear from you, please apply by submitting below.
