Associate Producer, Multimedia Digital Content
CBS
Stamford, CTThis is a Freelance Job
Associate Producer (Freelance)
Overview & Responsibilities:
The Associate Producer is a self-starter who supports the shows with regard to video and graphics, while also taking direction from producers and senior producers. Primary responsibilities include production of our multimedia content for distribution to all digital platforms including mobile.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Build graphics on Ross XPression for live and taped studio shows, segments, and highlights
• Utilize Adobe Photoshop and After Effects to create and edit custom studio wall graphics
• Work closely with directors and producers to fire graphics from XPression in a studio environment
• Research ideas and statistics to enhance storytelling in our highlight and talkback segments
• Opportunity to work on extensive, live studio productions such as NFL & NBA Drafts, Selection Sunday, and SEC on CBS, and the Masters Tournament
• Assist podcasting team with fonting live streams airing on HQ and YouTube
• Assist producers and production assistants with edits and other production content.
Basic Qualifications
• Excellent working knowledge of and interest in sports
• Excellent understanding of editorial content and AP Style Guide
• Ability to work well under pressure in a live control room environment
• Ability to work well with others and thrive in a group environment
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks on a given shift
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and a keen attention to detail
• Prior experience in Sports Broadcast Television is a plus
• Ability to work nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed
CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the SEC ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.
In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.
CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount , including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount . CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.