Production Assistant

Job Description

Freelance Production Assistant - NBC Sports

Responsibilities

This is a part-time project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 6 - 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

The Production Assistant is responsible for assisting production personnel in all phases of sports production for weekly NBC Sports properties, including, but not limited to, Premier League.
• Graphics and / or Tape Highlight Production Assistant for Live studio production in Stamford
• Handle some aspects of editing of sports production including with an editor, but not limited to, highlight packages, bumpers and teases, as well as shot selection and properly securing footage to be used in such segments
• Assist in daily highlight operation (screening, logging, writing and edit guidance)
• Newsfeed and social media show-related monitoring
• Securing video and audio footage to be used in highlight packages and features
• Learn NBC Sports digital archive system
• Perform required sports research
• Generate and distribute story and show ideas for all shows and platforms
• Participation in all show production meetings
• Support all phases of production for assigned shows

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelors' Degree or equivalent work experience
• 1-2 years minimum of professional production experience

Additional Qualifications
• Possess a high level of sports knowledge
• Possess a high level of initiative
• Must be a team player
• Have exceptional oral and written communication skills

Eligibility Requirements
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Ability to get to Stamford during off hours when public transportation is not available
• Must be able to work weekends and early morning hours
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment
• Must be fully vaccinated upon commencing employment, subject to legally required exemptions
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols
• It is the policy of NBCUniversal and NBCUniversal' s affiliated businesses to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Desired Characteristics
• Strong knowledge and interest in sports television production

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r09e5j-52-14-0-24-42 in your application.