Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

The Game Producer is responsible for leading all aspects of live game broadcasts for the Buffalo Sabres, requiring creative vision, technical expertise, and strong people skills to lead production teams and collaborate across departments. The ideal candidate has a team-first mindset and a passion for delivering high-quality broadcasts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the creative vision and overall look and feel of Sabres broadcasts.
• Drive storytelling and content strategies that engage fans and reflect the team's identity.
• Work closely with the Sabres Broadcast team to align technical execution with creative goals.
• Develop comprehensive storytelling with the broader Content team.
• Partner with the Creative team to ensure graphics and animations meet brand, broadcast, and sponsorship standards.
• Champion innovation to ensure production values remain at the forefront of NHL broadcasting.
• Maintain a visible presence within the organization and represent the broadcast team in cross-function settings.
• Participate in daily content planning and editorial meetings.
• Attend cross-departmental meetings with Broadcast, Corporate Partnerships, and other internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with NHL and FCC regulations for live game broadcasts.
• Provide clear guidance and direction to on-air talent, including setting expectations, offering coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
• Collaborate with the Director to manage all game-day technical personnel and ensure smooth production execution.
• Partner with the Business Development team to integrate sponsor messaging into broadcast content from concept to delivery.
• Work closely with the Creative team to ensure sponsor elements are accurate, visually aligned, and editorially appropriate.
• Ensure timely and complete sponsor fulfillment within the broadcast environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the VP of Broadcasting.

Requirements

• 5+ years of broadcast production experience, NHL level preferred.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end video production: planning, scripting, editing, graphics, and distribution.
• Experience working in live production environments: mobile unit, studio, or on-location.
• Familiarity with current production technologies and broadcast equipment.
• Excellent writing and storytelling abilities.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and work non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Comfortable adapting in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Skills

• Collaborative Leadership
• Accountability & Initiative
• Creative Problem-Solving & Innovation
• Strategic Planning & Prioritization
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Developing Others
• Empowering Others
• Fostering Teamwork

Location

• Buffalo

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Salary/Compensations

• $98,269.00 - $130,000.00 annually
• Eligible for a discretionary bonus

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical plans
• Supplemental vision care
• Dental care
• Life insurance coverage
• Fully paid, short and long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Annual discretionary defined employer contributions
• Vacation days
• Sick days
• Volunteer days
• Diversity days
• Up to 4 comp tickets to Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Americans when available
• Annual Health & Wellness fair
• Monthly wellness initiatives (lunch & learns, fitness classes and challenges)
• Many annual social events for employees and their families
• DEI committee with annual initiatives
• ERG (Employee Resource Groups)
• Community Volunteer opportunities

About the Company

• Hockey Western New York, LLC

Equal Opportunity

• An Equal Opportunity Employer