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OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Sports

FOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Big Ten Network is looking for a Manager, Graphics Integration & Technology to join their team in Chicago, IL. The graphics integration and technology department is responsible for the successful implementation of all graphics and animations across all media platforms. The department will work closely with the creative services division to ensure that all elements for VizRT software are prepped for live events, including Artist scenes, Trio templates, and Template Wizard insert and monitor layouts for air according to network standards. They will also work to ensure the timely production of headshots, match-up elements, interstitials, and graphics style guides for all studio and remote events.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work directly with the Senior Director of Graphics Integration & Technology on ensuring that all VizRT operating systems are functioning properly for remote and studio productions.
2. Collaborate with the Senior Director to create an efficient rendering plan for all graphics-related projects.
3. Coordinate with the remote operations team to prepare graphics shells, guides, and updated VizRT designs for each sports season.
4. Ensure remote Viz graphics are properly formatted before delivery to production trucks by communicating with on-site operators.
5. Manage all statistical integrations with sports data systems.
6. Work synergistically with inter-company departments such as NE&O, engineering, and software development.
7. Maintain communication with the FOX Box team in Los Angeles and the TV graphics group regarding score bug design and technical workflow.
8. Partner with the engineering team to keep graphic systems updated with the latest software and elements.
9. Act as a liaison between remote broadcast crews and the graphics department concerning insert graphic technology.
10. Oversee the production of headshots, match-up caps, interstitials, and style guides for all events.
11. Collaborate with producers to ensure quality control standards are met.
12. Build scenes within VizRT Artist templates, Wizard templates, and Trio shows, and test these elements before deployment.
13. Provide advanced technical support for VizRT/Unreal and other real-time rendering systems, including travel to remote events and studios.
14. Perform other duties as assigned by the department.