As a member of the Content & Production team here at PlayOn Sports, the NE Coordinating Producer will be a leader of the NFHS Network content production operations for the Northeast member states. This position works in close collaboration with the NE Regional Coordinator, Network content colleagues and State Athletic associations while producing, managing, developing and coordinating live sports event productions and production resources to generate network content. The Northeast member states are NJ, NY, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, ME. Overnight travel and non-traditional work hours will be required.
In this role, you can expect to:
- Facilitate content quality and growth. Identify and develop content opportunities via State Athletic Associations, affiliates and regional relationship network.
- Collaborate with NE Regional Coordinator and State Athletic Associations to develop Network content coverage schedules and production plan.
- Develop comprehensive understanding of how the Network functions to promote and manage growth opportunities across all content divisions.
- Manage each state Athletic Association with a comprehensive understanding of contracts, relationships, and dynamics pertaining to content development and production.
- Coordination with association staff, venue staff, IT departments, production resources and production gear logistics.
- Manage and develop production budgets. Deliver content on budget.
- Maintain regional network of crews and talent. Onboarding, booking, developing, and training crews on equipment and network production requirements, process and policies.
- Maintain highly organized process for managing crews, event dates, call times, formats, sponsor obligations, scheduling, and content delivery.
- Lead Live event productions from the field with a comprehensive understanding of each crew position.
- Support crews during live events and assist in the event of any disruption to event coverage by troubleshooting and solving technical issues.
To thrive in this role, you have
- Strong leadership and relationship skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of Live Event production and streaming.
- Technically proficient with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build and manage teams, work flexibly and collaboratively while under pressure.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to set schedules and manage deadlines effectively
- Proficient with general computing: Microsoft Office, Google Analytics, Powerpoint
- Editorial and design skills are a plus. (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related field.
- 5 years of related experience required.
PlayOn is where high school sports come to life. Through GoFan, NFHS Network, and MaxPreps, we give every fan a front-row seat to the moments that matter most: the buzzer-beaters, the comeback wins, the senior nights, the rivalries that define a town.
We built our technology for the people who live and breathe high school athletics — the parents who never miss a game, the alumni still cheering from across the country, the communities that show up week after week. From buying tickets to watching a live stream to reliving the highlights, we make it simple to stay close to the sports and the athletes you love most.
Backed by KKR, we build the technology that powers high school athletics from the inside out: Schools trust us to handle ticketing, streaming, fundraising, concessions, merchandise, and more so the people running programs can stay focused on the athletes and fans we all serve together.
We're a growth-stage company on a mission to make high school sports more accessible, more memorable, and more connected than ever before.
When being there means everything, we make sure you never miss a moment.
Why You'll Love Working at PlayOn
Product, potential, and people. We’re a leader in the high school event space, constantly evolving our product to meet the needs of administrators. We focus on solving real challenges, learning quickly, and creating impactful solutions.
This is a growth-stage company, meaning your contributions have real impact. You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills, tackle meaningful problems, and make a difference in the lives of schools and the students and fans they serve.
Our culture is built on accountability, collaboration, growth, and fairness. We don’t just show up—we show up for each other. Everyone wears the same jersey, and we play hard, make the extra pass, and cheer one another on. Losses teach us, challenges motivate us, and persistence drives us forward. We value integrity over shortcuts, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s hard. Together, we strive to be better every day—because we know that’s how we win as a team.
The Benefits We Offer
Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from
Dental, vision life and disability insurance
Employee Emergency Fund
Company equity (stock options)
Open PTO policy
401K plan with company match
Hybrid/flexible work environment
Note: Must be a full-time employee to participate in the company’s employee health benefit plan. Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communication, or related field; 5 years of related experience; live event production and streaming expertise; leadership, organizational, communication, and technical problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
- managing productions
- developing opportunities
- coordinating resources
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Office, Google Analytics, PowerPoint, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator
Job Details
- Category: Project and Program Management
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States or New Jersey or New York or Connecticut or Rhode Island or Massachusetts or New Hampshire or Vermont or Maine
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About PlayOn! Sports
A technology company providing ticketing, streaming, fundraising, and other services for high school athletics. — Industry: Media and Communications