Production Assistant

Job Summary

The Production Assistant will be assigned a month of training and then transition into two specific production areas in six-month intervals for a 13 month program. Throughout the entirety of the program, the Production Assistant will help produce creative content for various platforms while also participating in a cohort curriculum that includes workshops, group project, networking, and volunteering.

Responsibilities :

• Support content creation for various properties both domestic and international; including SportsCenter and other studio shows, live events for professional and college sports, and features.
• Daily responsibilities will vary based on rotation; ranging from running teleprompter, screening and logging games/events, producing highlights, researching video content for various shows, and live event support.
• Provide timely, accurate and complete delivery of multimedia content and publish to various platforms.
• Edit video elements and research video content for various studio shows/networks.
• Coordinate graphics for assigned studio telecasts or remote events
• Log and archive video and associated data for future use
• Produce elements such as teases, opens, and montages for various shows and live events.
• Support live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts.
• Participation in extensive development curriculum based on workshops/seminar

Basic Qualifications :

• Strong overall knowledge of multiple sports; including teams, players, and rules.
• Ability to identify and cultivate compelling storylines for various platforms
• Must possess strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to react quickly and positively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications :

• A minimum of one year experience in sports media, preferably in television production, or involvement with collegiate TV station
• Awareness of social media trends and relevant platforms
• Self-starting attitude and team-oriented work ethic
• Familiarity with server-based media and/or non-linear editing equipment
• Leadership experience in a professional role, organization or activity
• Knowledge of international sports a plus
• Fluency in Spanish, with the ability to speak and write in both English and Spanish

Required Education :

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience