Game Director Pirates

The Game Director oversees all aspects of presentation within SportsNet Pittsburghs Pirates game telecasts. The Game Director guides the visual aspects of the broadcast including live coverage camera assignments crew assignments specialty coverage and team unison with the Game Producer this role will lead the presentation of a fun informative energetic positive entertaining telecast for the fans.

The Game Director represents the Pirates and SportsNet Pittsburgh (SNP) with authority and class in an effort to drive viewership and revenue. They will coordinate closely with Studio Production to support any visual needs including but not limited to warmups BP and early work. They will also work closely with internal departments across SNP NESN and the Pirates to further the company goals and initiatives.

Please note: This position is open to both full-time employment and contract arrangements. We are flexible and welcome candidates to discuss their preferred working structure during the application process.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Direct Pirates game telecasts in person both home and road as scheduled by the Director of Production & Operations
• Collaborate with SNP management on crew production and talent coaching and feedback
• Ensure all content and presentation meets industry and NESN/SNP network standards for integrity and production quality
• Assign along with Tech MGR and Game Producer technical positions for each game; including cameras replay video utilities A2s V2s
• Coordinate camera locations with Pirates/PNC Park or home team/ballpark personnel prior to each event
• Coordinate with Technical Director for visual elements feeds cameras and sets
• Coordinate with the Game Producer and Announcers on elements related to each event
• Participate in MLB Broadcast Meetings and/or Calls as required
• Partner with Studio Director for B-Roll warmups interviews and any other necessary support of pregame and postgame coverage
• Direct Spring Training telecasts from SNPs control room & direct regular season telecasts on-site for both home & road games
• Full Set Days: coordinate planning for and lead execution of full cabling and/or setup days with Game Producer and Operations manager
• While Pirates Baseball is the primary focus of this role the Game Director may also be asked to direct additional telecasts shows pregame and/or postgame shows within reason as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Intimate knowledge of baseball nuance team/league history and team/league storylines.
• Deep understanding of live sports production techniques technology and integration across various situations and platforms
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills with attention to detail

We believe that when team members feel supported they are more engaged productive and innovative. If youre looking for a workplace that celebrates people and their personal and professional growth youve come to the right place.

Some of the benefits we provide include:

• Medical and Dental plans which are currently funded by NESN at approximately 85%
• Pre-Tax HSA FSA and Dependent Care Account
• 401(k) plan with employer match of 100% up to the first 6% of compensation 3% contribution through Safe Harbor and discretionary profit sharing of up to 6%.
• Life Insurance AD&D Short and Long-Term Disability which are currently 100% funded by NESN
• Paid parental leave
• Time Off Benefits - Eligible NESN Employees accrue Paid Time Off equaling 160 hours or 20 days for the full year
• Team Store Discounts - Employees will receive a discount of 50% at the Red Sox Team Store and 25% off at the Bruins Pro Shop with a valid NESN Employee ID
• Paid Volunteerism - NESN provides eligible employees with up to 24 hours (3 days) of paid time to participate in NESN Connects events.
• Tuition Reimbursement - NESN provides a generous Tuition Reimbursement Program to assist employees who aspire to further their education to learn & grow within their careers.
• MBTA Reimbursement - Eligible employees may be reimbursed up to $100 per month for the use of Mass Transit if it is their primary mode of transportation to & from work
• Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection
• Estate Guidance - The Hartford helps employees protect their familys future by creating a customized and legally binding will online using a simple but comprehensive online questionnaire.
• Additional Perks & Employee Discounts - As a NESN employee you are eligible for other discounts & perks such as pet insurance tickets travel dry cleaning mobile phones and much more!

Who We Are

NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group which also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins among other holdings and Delaware North owners of the Boston Bruins. NESN is delivered throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.

As of 2023 NESN manages SportsNet Pittsburgh a newly branded regional sports network that televises Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games as well as local college sports original content and more in PA WV and portions of MD OH and NY.

Our professional environment is passionate adaptable creative and filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.

NESN is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy national origin age disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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