Job Title: Senior Director, Entertainment

Department: Communications and Marketing
Reports to: VP of Productions & Promo Events
FLSA: Salary,Exempt

Job Summary:

This position will guide the organization’s effort in producing business-driving, fan-engaging events with an elevated emphasis on production and design. They will lead the efforts of Game Presentation and Promotional Events through the course of the MLB home season and ancillary events throughout the calendar year. Collaborate within Communications & Marketing to meet brand messaging throughout elements of all projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead full-time staff within Game Presentation & Promotional Events
Oversee in the management of departmental budget and administration
Development, review and approve production deliverables
Produce live games and special events such as but not limited to Redsfest, including look & feel, programming, lighting and technical design
Work with Game Presentation and Promotional Events to elevate the fan experience in Great American Ball Park related to pregame & postgame events, as well as in-game entertainment
Help ensure production facility is maintained and equipment is current with industry standards
Lead, facilitate and help originate organizations video, motion graphics, animations and other visually engaging content for all Reds events and games
Assist in the programming of in-game content for all electronic boards, video and audio outputs
Assist in the development of overall show look/style and ensure production continuity with Reds branding guidelines
Assist in the development of feature ideas for game inventory and work with Corporate Sales to insure clients objectives are met with continued emphasis on fan entertainment
Develop event timelines, event maps/floorplans as necessary
Facilitate relationships with third-party vendors who work as extensions of the Reds event staff
Work closely with events such as Redsfest, the Reds Caravan, Reds Hall of Fame Induction Weekend & Induction Gala and more to elevate the level of content and design in each event
Help oversee the creative process of scoreboard and video productions
Attend creative input meetings alongside Creative Servies & Social Media to discuss Reds branding directions
Assist other departments to address their video production needs including maintaining successful intra-and inter-departmental relationships
Serve as a mentor to staff in each department, and assist in developing additional training for staff members to further their career path development
Help oversee departmental stewardship of historical assets including media archives
Serve as a Game Producer, alongside others, within the Reds Control Room during home games as needed

Experience, Education and Licensure:

Bachelor degree in television, video, communications, new media is recommended.
Eight to ten years experience in entertainment management, live production management or comparable creative department management preferred.
Experience within the sports, events and music industries is beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong organizational skills;
Creative individual who can work in a collaborative team environment;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including written and verbal skills;
Extensive knowledge of production facility design and engineering concepts;
Awareness of current technological advancements;
Strong background in direct marketing;
Expertise in developing communications for a variety of media;
Demonstrate proficiency with various graphic and motion graphic software and multi-camera video production equipment;
Demonstrate experience editing in a non-linear Adobe Premiere platform;
Preferably highly proficient with Photoshop, After Effects and, preferably, Adobe CC applications;
Working knowledge of Pro Tools or Audition audio editing platform a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite a plus.
Strategic planning skills with an ability to think ahead over a 12-24 month time period;
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities;
Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level;
Must be able to work well with others and solve problems within a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and high-energy environment.
Video Editing & Moton Design background a plus.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be willing to work evenings and weekends and is may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Expectations:

Adhere to Cincinnati Reds organization policies and procedures
Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds organization
Performs duties as workload necessitates
Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
Meet department productivity standards
Communicate professionally with internal and external clients as well as full-time and seasonal staff

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

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