Vice President, Sports Remote Production, Operations & Events Director

Position Overview: The VP of Sports Remote Production, Operations & Events Director will have oversight of sports events logistical scheduling(crewing) and production management. This multifaceted position to also include production personnel hiring strategy and live sports/entertainment directing during studio or studio remote shows. Responsibilities: Responsible for the development, strategy and guiding a team of remote operational leaders, production managers, and crewing/scheduling group. Hiring strategy and implementation of remote/studio production personnel and assignments to all properties utilizing national property experience (i.e. staff & freelance producers, directors, AP’s, PA’s etc.) Directing of live studio or studio remote events as needed to maintain key knowledge base Staffing efficiencies, related to budget management of the department within Versant/USA Sports, contract development & experience with outside vendors Managing remote and/or REMI broadcast presentations, new technologies(streaming) and technical operations team and production management Partner with the SVP of Technical Operations, on the hiring of remote technicians, including camera, video, audio, video tape, etc. Oversight of remote on-site surveys with guidance from the Tech Managers/Show Directors and operational leads Partner with HR and Labor Relations on all union related items inclusive of contract negotiations, onsite issues, labor management and ensuring applicable union rules are applied onsite Partner with Executive Producer & sport governing bodies for onsite efficiencies and other operational needs across the sports portfolio In cooperation with the executive and production teams, align and meet all company business, financial and budgetary goals Maintaining & building vendor relationships both operational and technical Steering Committee member for Sports Operations hiring, crewing and payment processing system; advising on improvements and functionality