At the US Open, every moment counts, and capturing that energy for viewers around the world is no small feat. Our day begins at 11 a.m. when our production assistants (PAs) log in to watch each match, clip key moments, and capture both exciting plays and quirky moments that give the broadcast personality. Whether it’s a brilliant drop shot or a squirrel stealing the show, we’re ready to deliver it all.
Our PAs use a system called IP Director, which allows them to clip, label, and send match highlights directly to the editing team in real time. This is just the first step in our process. Meanwhile, ENG crews on the ground capture footage in 60fps and 24fps, ensuring the highest-quality visuals for broadcast. With dual recorders, they get every angle, moment, and cinematic shot.
While we have PAs stationed in different locations, we always maintain a key presence at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Here, team members collect cards from the ENG crews, ingest the material into our mainframe, and compile all the footage. The ingredients are gathered, and now it’s time to cook!
Our editors, working both on the East and West coasts, piece together the day’s highlights. Each editor is assigned roughly 8 minutes of footage, crafting segments that tell the story of the tournament. Sometimes this requires creative approaches, like a 3-minute feature on the Italian players’ day or a deep dive into a match that went the full five sets.
By 11 p.m., our script is usually complete, with multiple endings written to account for matches that are still ongoing. Voiceover artist Kevin Skinner steps in to narrate, often recording late at night from a mobile studio.
From 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., our team works at breakneck speed to finalize the 26-minute highlight show. This involves assembling all the segments, making sure they’re perfectly timed, and conducting a final review to ensure everything is ready for broadcast. Once it’s approved, the show is sent to London for global distribution.
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