Line Producer - Saint Petersburg

The Line Producer serves as the main lead for the live show putting the customer experience first while guiding the live show team through the presentation with a focus on sales/revenue. The Line Producers at HSN are more than just Television Producers – they monitor sales, inventory, call volume, queue, DPM’s (dollars per minute) and most importantly, time. Line Producers juggle many tasks at one time essentially mega-tasking. In addition to monitoring several systems and screens to make real time decisions, they are in constant contact with the HSN broadcast teams, as well as the on air talent during the live broadcast.

Job Description Details

A Day in the Life

Execute TV Sales strategy, along with Sales Basics, and lead the Broadcast Team in carrying out these objectives.  Strategize product presentations with the Hosts, Coordinating Producer’s, Backstage, Planners, and Control Room.  Look out for Top 20 items on the day.  Call for and lead Production Meetings.  Solicit input from other teams.  Challenge and delegate tasks, with follow-up and next action steps.

• Make decisions to maximize sales, increase viewership and make the live show as “watchable” as possible
• Provide real time feedback to team supervisors, Hosts and guests
• Direct all elements of the show
• Problem solve on the fly, be well prepared, organized, and a good communicator
• Using support systems (Retek, RTR screens, variant summary screens) observe and capture what makes caller volumes increase 
• Tease and promote upcoming shows, products, guests, and events 
• Monitor the energy level of the show
• Complete timely and thorough Broadcast Reports, with accountable next action steps. 
• Communicate; through Broadcast Reports, what makes caller volumes increase.  Support the team with feedback for their shift.  Provide coaching and feedback for the supervisors and the Hosts. 

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required
• Five years live Broadcasting experience
• Strong knowledge of live Television Production, basic understanding of Marketing and Sales
• Understands TV Sales strategy and the importance of planning
• Access and enter information quickly and accurately using and automated system

Nice to Haves

• Proactive in solving problems
• Display leadership skills
• Display incredible initiative
• Excellent listening and negotiation skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Comprehend and apply complex information

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About HSN, Inc.

HSN, Inc., is a leading interactive entertainment and lifestyle retailer, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates entertainment, inspiration, personalities and industry experts to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in Health & Beauty, Jewelry, Home/Lifestyle, Fashion/Accessories, and Electronics. HSN broadcasts reach approximately 90 million households (with live programming 364 days per year) and its website — HSN.com features more than 50,000 product videos. Mobile applications include HSN apps for iPad, iPhone and Android. Visit corporate.hsn.com to learn more. HSN, Inc., founded 40 years ago as the first shopping network, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB), which includes QVC, HSN, zulily and the Cornerstone brands (collectively, “Qurate Retail Group”), as well as other minority investments. Qurate Retail Group believes in a third way to shop -- beyond transactional ecommerce or traditional brick-and-mortar stores -- and is #1 in video commerce, #3 in ecommerce in North America and #3 in mobile commerce in the U.S. (according to Internet Retailer).

For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com. For more information, please visit corporate.hsn.com, or follow @HSN on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

EEO

As an equal opportunity employer, Qurate Retail Group is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals pursuant to applicable law, individuals that require accommodation in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at CareersUS@QVC.com for assistance.

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