VENN is seeking Show Runners to manage live & taped streaming shows in our LA studios that are distributed across all platforms. These are jack-of-all trades hands on producers that will work on all aspects of production including technical production, operations, show rundown, segment creation, development and post-production.

The ideal candidates will have proven track records of creating engaging cross platform programming and understands cost-effective production workflows. Needs to have an affinity for gaming, fandom and pop culture.  Must understand the current “Let's Play” programming space and the talent in and around it. Also, must have experience managing live in studio audiences as well as producing LIVE hits in and around the studio(s). Needs a deep understanding of the distribution process from conception to consumption, including the nuances of reaching audiences on O&O, social platforms, and mobile devices. Most importantly, they will have expertise producing live driven content, events, engaging social content, unlocking talent's creativity, developing cross-platform brands and creating an efficient production process.

Responsibilities:

• Fully produce and manage VENN original programming production(Elevated Studio Streaming) as well as accompanying the studio and LIVE teams.  
• Able to evaluate data and drive strategy decisions on an ongoing basis related to production
• Take ownership for content projects seeing them successfully through production.
• Coordinate, track, and manage project resources to ensure projects are completed on schedule and are of top quality.
• Facilitate communications with other producers, production and post-production staff and stakeholders from other teams.
• Source, vet, and manage relationships with external vendors as appropriate in support of content development.
• Help build and curate internal and external resources (production companies, support groups, etc)
• Assist in budget planning as well as execution of budget.
• Take responsibility for finding appropriate solutions to problems and challenges as they arise within the group.
• Provide clear direction to support team members and regular updates to stakeholders
• Contribute to a positive and constructive work environment.

Requirements

• Must have 5+ years of equivalent production experience
• Must have strong budget creation and management skills
• Can multi task in a fast pace production environment.
• Working knowledge of Live Broadcast workflows and practices.
• Experience in managing large quantities of assets and complex project schedules
• Ability to guide projects from inception through post.
• Have a working knowledge of esports/gaming landscape and strategies.
• Must be able to implement structure and workflow solutions.
• Ability to liaise with talent
• Must understand the workflow of “Let's Play” programming on different levels.
• Vast knowledge of the gaming, fandom, and pop culture landscape.
• Experience producing content with a live studio audience
• Be flexible in your work schedule (Events/Broadcast on nights and weekends)
• Work with multiple teams of VENN employees, contractors, and vendors working on multiple franchise esports productions.
• Able to work well with others in a diverse and fast-paced environment
• Experience facilitating teams and delivering products on time 
• Able to facilitate and mediate between members of the development and support teams
• Strong ownership and responsibility for the work they are responsible for
• Unrelenting self-motivation and initiative

Scope of Work:

• Responsible for producing, shooting and over seeing editing content for the VENN Network sales content requests, and other content assigned.
• Will work closely with the VENN Network development team providing video support
• Point producer for specific VENN network programming and content execution.
• Will work closely with the Los Angeles production team on content execution for the VENN Network  
• Must be able to shift and be flexible with work hours to accommodate East coast and West coast time zones.
• Shooting as well as traveling for those shoots and event coverage is occasionally required.  
• Works directly with VENN team leaders on creative, delivery, and approvals. 
• As a producer, come up with content ideas, write scripts, and pitch content to team leaders.