Creative Producer

The NFL Media Design Group is seeking a Creative Producer to lead the production of pre-produced and live graphics and other design-based assets for early-morning programming. This person will immerse themselves in the production and logistic details of each project, serving as a communication hub between internal and external collaborators while overseeing the successful execution of all pre-produced and live deliverables.

This rolerequires working non-standard overnight/early morning hours Monday-Friday as well as involvement in dayside planning meetings related to short- and long-term planning for shows, with a specific focus on Good Morning Football and GMFB OT, upon hire.

The role will report directly to the Director, Creative Management, Media Design Group.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for Production Leaders, facilitating design and animation requests for daily programming that comply with provided brand guides and best practices.
• Ensure Sales executions provided (or co-created) with dayside Producers are appropriately executed on-air.
• Produce the design and animation of required content for air, partnered with a nightly Designer-Animator.
• Produce the Video Wall Operator, ensuring design best practices and most content-relevant use of the Video Wall.
• Act as a final set of eyes on all Control Room graphics created by Viz Ops.
• Review ENPS rundowns daily to verify segments, sponsorships, and executions.
• In season, review every game listed in the rundown and prepare a wide bank of options for the RTS team.
• In coordination with show content needs, identify and provide the most relevant and current action shots and cutouts in support of video wall content and the daily risers.
• Conduct weekly check-ins with the show's Director to identify opportunities for content improvement and identify long-term production goals, to allow both the night-side and daytime support teams to get ahead of production plans.
• Be adaptable to feedback from Sr. Producers and Art Directors as the show creative, production and budget needs evolve.
• Create and maintain project schedules related to longer term development as it emerges throughout the season.
• Actively participate in problem-solving, balancing each project's technical, logistic or content needs with our goal of developing innovative and creative ways to tell stories with design and animation
• Clearly communicating daily and long-term project expectations with a partnered artist.
• Supervise and mentor assigned associate producers and coordinators, clearly communicating daily and long-term project expectations while also investing in their professional development and growth.
• Work closely with our art directors, creative directors and senior leadership to realize the creative vision and departmental goals of each project.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working in a creative and/or control room environment, with demonstrated experience working with production leaders and directing artists.
• A broad base of live action, 2D and 3D animation, post-production and new media experience, including experience working with the Adobe suite.
• A broad base of live production knowledge, including VizRT operation and the ability to produce based on an ENPS rundown.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working as a VizRT operator, or similar role.
• Able to accommodate non-standard work hours, holidays and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• College Degree
• Experience managing Adobe Media Suite and Maxon C4D-based projects.
• Previous experience as a Creative Producer or Associate Producer.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Motivated, detail oriented, organized, and accountable, with the ability to perform in highly collaborative settings.
• Strategic problem-solving skills and the capacity to distill complex information into meaningful concepts, ideas, and designs.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility when faced with new information, needs or challenges.
• Excellent time management and organization skills while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and proactive
• A passion for mentorship, inclusion and growth
• A broad base of live action, 2D and 3D animation, post-production and new media experience.
• A broad base of live production knowledge, including VizRT operation and the ability to produce Viz Operators based on an ENPS rundown.
• Knowledge of the sports and media business.
• Willingness to invest in understanding the business of the NFL to better support and enhance how the League serves our clubs and engages our fans.
• Experience developing and refining workflows and operations related to graphics production and delivery.
• Proven ability to think big by providing clear and practical plans to deliver on team goals.
• Ability to build talent and help identify diverse candidates both within and outside the team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and message appropriate context when delegating tasks, while providing consistent support and feedback.
• A working knowledge of Control Room workflows and Playback devices.
• A working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, AE and Premiere.
• Familiarity with a broad range of digital graphic file formats and their appropriate applications.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.

Salary

$110,000-$135,000 USD

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office location and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
• Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset