Coordinating Producer - Detroit Tigers & Red Wings Telecasts

About the role

The Coordinating Producer leads day-to-day operations and long-term planning for the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings telecasts as both teams enter a new partnership with Major League Baseball. The role leads the production team, collaborates across IS&E departments and acts as the main liaison with MLB and NHL partners, delivering informative, entertaining, fan-first content in game broadcasts.

Key responsibilities

• Act as central liaison between on-air talent, production crews, internal IS&E stakeholders and MLB/NHL partners for scheduling, planning and execution of 140+ Tigers telecasts and 70+ Red Wings telecasts starting in 2026.
• Coordinate with MLB on Tigers broadcast elements such as talent integration, graphics, pre- and post-game content and distribution.
• Provide direct oversight of full Red Wings production, guiding the producer, director and technical staff.
• Develop broadcast standards, game formats, scripts, production calendars and procedures.
• Lead pre-production planning, editorial meetings and review of animations, graphics and edited video packages.
• Ensure broadcasts meet editorial, technical, operational and compliance standards while integrating marketing, branding and sponsorship campaigns.
• Partner with media sales to manage in-game sponsored inventory and its integration log.
• Review performance with talent, producers and crew and act as a secondary/tertiary producer for select games.
• Help troubleshoot live broadcasts and work with Operations and Technical teams.
• Contribute to the production budget, including season estimates and expense tracking.
• Champion innovation in storytelling, graphics, data integration and fan engagement, and oversee content across platforms.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting, Communications, Journalism or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in live sports television production; background producing or coordinating MLB and/or NHL broadcasts strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership and project-management skills, able to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments and with external league partners.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of MLB and NHL rules, broadcasting best practices and streaming/DTC trends.
• Technical proficiency with cameras, switchers, editing systems, graphics platforms, codecs and Microsoft Office.
• Analytical approach to broadcast metrics and strong problem-solving skills.