Executive Producer, Broadcast

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BROADCAST

As a key member of the Communications team the ExecutiveProducer is a visual storyteller who owns live broadcast coverage for launch webcasts helps commission supporting assets and manages theproduction of internal and external livestreamed position also supports physical production and asset management for third party productions.

The ideal individual for this role is a multi-faceted innovative problem-solver and project manager that produces great creative work is experienced in a broadcast control room manages on-air talent and delivers initiatives on time on budget and on strategy. This roles core objective is writing and producing live launch broadcasts working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders including the broadcast creative content external communications and internal communications teams; all with the mission of surprising and delighting SpaceX audiences around the world.

The successful candidate is a strategic thinker and experienced writer who is a natural verbal and written communicator who thrives in an engineering-focused always-on fast-paced and dynamic environment. The Executive Producer is a team player with proven ability to inspire and motivate the team to deliver world-class creative work. The Executive Producer embodies the algorithm in their work every day making requirements less dumb and deleting processes that do not add value.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee activities of launch broadcasts from Hawthorneand related livestreams including content creation liaising with customers and all production coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as producer and show caller for broadcasts serving as central point of communication for talent and crew during broadcast.
• Develop and implement content strategies aligned with the companys goals and objectives for various platforms and projects including live events broadcasts social media and other digital channels.
• Support documentary and other long format filming requests including approvals scheduling interview prep physical production asset management and approvals and directly managing third party film crews to ensure content aligns with SpaceXs filming guidelines messaging and overall objectives.
• Actively monitor and track significant milestones for the company and put plans in place to create supporting broadcast content.
• Collaborate with internal content producers designers and other key members of the team to develop imagery and visuals around company achievements milestones and goals to ensure the most innovative and effective messaging is delivered.
• Monitor the performance metrics of broadcasts and related content to improve content development strategies.
• Provide training and mentorship to SpaceX webcast hosts and manage auditions as necessary.
• Maintain trackers status reports and key process documents
• Be the conduit between existing teams and customers for asset management and data collection
• Set and own project timeline and budget for highly complex and large-scale projects
• Create and review RFPs treatments budgets project schedules and distribution plans to support strategy goals and content production
• Negotiate and manage project statements of work estimates and related deliverables
• Manage external vendor relationships (talent creative teams illustrators photographers design firms production companies etc.)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree
• 10 years of experience in live event or television production working with creative teams including both internal creative teams and/or external agency partners

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong understanding of photo video and digital creative production best practices
• Prior hands-on experience with physical production post-production
• Ability to effectively communicate complex topics with impeccable writing skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience working in an always-on fast-paced and dynamic team environment
• Proven ability to thrive under pressure and parallel path multiple workstreams
• A cursory understanding of rockets and aerospace
• An understanding of evolving AI tools and how to implement into a production workflow

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel in support of events and launches
• This position will work from Hawthorne California remote work will not be considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay Range:
Level 3: $135000.00 - $200000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills education and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical vision and dental coverage access to a 401(k) retirement plan short and long-term disability insurance life insurance paid parental leave and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual carryover and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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