Director, Graphics Production and Technology Planning (CBS Sports) - CBS Sports : Job Details

Director, Graphics Production and Technology Planning (CBS Sports)Overview

CBS Sports is looking for a Director, Graphics Production to join the team. This role is responsible for identifying and securing new business relationships and opportunities, often focused on crafting and advancing visual content for CBS Sports studio programming and events. This role combines intuition for business with creative vision, requiring strong interpersonal skills, along with a deep understanding of sports television production and design trends. The Director will oversee the financial responsibilities and the business affairs of the CBS Sports Graphics department. The voice of this role is an important one in all discussions about future planning, department growth, and major projects such as the Super Bowl. The Director, Graphics Production's input weighs heavily in all Graphics department matters.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, including researching and evaluating potential vendor partnerships
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, present creative concepts, and negotiate contracts
• Lead and mentor direct reports managing the business operations of the graphics department
• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, legal, sales, programming) and external vendors to ensure successful execution of projects
• Stay current on industry trends in sports graphics, design software, and digital marketing to provide informed recommendations

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in sports television production
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams
• Experienced in overseeing and managing budgets

Additional Qualifications

• Strong business negotiation skills, with a demonstrated track record of securing and managing deals
• Prior experience working with unions
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Deep understanding of sports graphics, branding, and the role of visual content in television production
• Familiarity with graphic design software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Cinema 4D and Unreal Engine

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• Generous paid time off
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace
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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation by visiting Paramount's careers site or by calling 212.###.#### or by emailing [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Entertainment Providers

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