Carolina Hurricanes Producer - Freelance

We're looking for new team members to join FanDuel Sports Network, the nation's largest provider of live local sports.

As a local sports media platform, we're proud to be the local media partner for 29 MLB, NHL, and NBA teams, producing and delivering over 3,000 live games and events every year. Whether it's the heat of a playoff push or the excitement of Opening Day, we're all about delivering the moments that matter to hometown fans.

We're part of Main Street Sports Group, serving fans in regions across our 15 owned and operated networks. We combine powerful partnerships, cutting-edge streaming technology, and smart distribution to make sure fans can watch their teams how they want, whether that's through a direct-to-consumer streaming platform or major cable providers.

The Position:
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced, and creative Producer . Reporting to the Coordinating Producer, this position will lead pre-game and post-game studio productions for the Carolina Hurricanes . This role combines editorial leadership, producing talent, hands-on production, and associate directing responsibilities to ensure that the pre-game and post-game shows deliver a best-in-class fan experience, align with the Hurricanes brand, and leverage FanDuel Sports Network's national production standards.

This is a freelance position through a third-party and located in Charlotte, NC.

The Game Plan:
(What you will do)

• Develop and execute the editorial vision for each pre-game and post-game show in alignment with FDSN and Carolina Hurricanes brand and voice.
• Produce and manage Talent by providing consistent feedback and direction.
• Lead the overall production of the pre/post-game studio show, including building show rundown and coordinating segments, graphics, live and recorded material.
• Collaborate with the Director to ensure smooth live execution, including shot calls, timing, transitions, cues, and talent coordination.
• Manage game day production logistics, including talent and staff schedules, coordination between studio and arena control-room operations, and remote truck (or mobile OB) interface.
• Build and supervise the game-specific content package, including features, interviews, highlights, player/team storylines, and statistical and analytics elements.
• Collaborate with the Hurricanes media/creative team and FDSN's national production team on access, resources, content themes, and rights and logistics issues.
• Incorporate sponsor integrations, vetted branding and domestic partners, and ensure production meets commercial obligations.
• Manage post-game show wrap, including recap, reactions, player interviews, coach's comments, fan and arena elements, and live and post-game digital and social-platform push.
• Supervise multi-camera switching, graphics insertion, video playback, remote feeds, and ensure the broadcast meets technical quality standards.
• Assist with budgeting and scheduling for the shows (travel, staffing, gear) in coordination with production leadership.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff and crew and assist with recruitment and training as needed.

The Stats:
(What to bring)

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Production, Journalism, Communications, or related field (or equivalent demonstrated experience accepted in lieu of a degree).
• 5+ years of live sports television production experience, including pre-game/post-game studio shows or live event broadcasts.
• Strong editorial sense and an ability to craft compelling storylines around players, team performance, analytics, and fan culture.
• Demonstrated experience in a live studio environment, including multi-camera production, live switching, graphics/CG integration, remote trucks or OB vans.
• Familiarity with hockey/NHL production (advantage) and comfort working within team media ecosystem.
• Excellent organizational skills, including an ability to manage multiple moving parts under tight deadlines and live-on-air pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including being able to work effectively with on-air talent (hosts, analysts), production crew, team media/PR, network stakeholders.
• Technical familiarity with non-linear editing (Avid, Adobe Premiere), live broadcast workflows, and production software/hardware.
• Strategic mindset: ability to anticipate issues on game day, pivot quickly, maintain calm and control in live-broadcast environment.
• Passion for sports (and hockey preferred) and for creating an engaging fan-centric show experience.
• Ability to lead a team, mentor junior staff, and help build production culture.
• Travel as required for selected road games, team events, and studio prep.
• Working nights, weekends, and having flexibility around team schedule is required.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience carrying an Associate Director or Director credit in live sports.
• Experience working in a regional sports network (RSN) or with team-specific productions.
• Familiarity with sponsor integration and monetization within sports broadcasts.
• Experience working with digital extensions of the show (social media segments, streaming extras, and behind-the-scenes content).

FanDuel Sports Network, Independently Owned & Operated by Main Street Sports Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you like growth and working with dedicated, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

It is the policy of FanDuel Sports Network to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FanDuel Sports Network will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.