Live Content Correspondents Coordinator

This is a Freelance Job

Live Content Correspondents Coordinator (Seasonal)

Summary
The NFL Live Content Correspondents (LCC) Program is seeking an experienced Coordinator to join their team in supporting 100 LCC contractors in the weekly capture and delivery of gameday and event content across the NFL social ecosystem (in direct partnership with social leads at all-32 Clubs). This position will be focused on the logistical and operational functions in the capture and real-time distribution of all LCC generated content. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, everchanging content production environment that incudes shifting priorities and the need to remain calm under pressure. Organizational skills and a strong knowledge of pre- and post-production workflows will be invaluable.

Responsibilities
- Support 100 LCC contractors in the weekly capture and delivery of gameday and event content across the NFL social ecosystem
- Support annual staffing of LCC contributors across all relevant markets w/ associated performance management
- Lead daily communication with LCCs to ensure a seamless production workflow
- Coordinate with the Player Social team to continue to scale LCC content creation opportunities in collaboration with NFL players
- Collaborate closely with other internal stakeholders to execute with LCCs around tent pole events (ex. Super Bowl, Combine, Draft, Pro Bowl, etc.)
- Stay up to date with industry standards and best practices
- Thoroughly track all of the LCC program's activity in partnership with key groups including: publishing of LCC content, consumption / engagement of LCC content, attributable revenue, etc.
- Consistently and reliably communicate information to key stakeholders across internal and external entities.

Required Education and Experience
- 4-year degree preferred. BS or BA in content/film/production related field preferred.
- Thorough understanding of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, etc.
- Advanced understanding of all Microsoft Office programs such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Strong working knowledge of the production environment, including both pre and post
- Must be able to work nights and weekends during NFL gamedays or during League events (e.g. Combine, Draft)
- Must be able to work holidays depending on NFL game schedule (including but not limited to Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Thorough knowledge of the National Football League, associated events and storylines
- Meticulous attention to detail and high level of resourcefulness

Preferred Education and Experience
- Minimum 1-2 years in the production space, preferably with a background in social media responsible for content / production, but open to backgrounds in broadcast, television, or theatrical
- Strong knowledge of social, digital and broadcast television content production dynamics and working knowledge of the equipment and technologies therein
- Experience with communication platform Slack


Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends
- Capacity to work independently with limited direction
- Strong organizational skills
- Must demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills


Expected Hours of Work
- Nights and Weekends, especially during the NFL season
- The NFL places a priority on having an in-person workplace, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. We remain steadfast in our belief that working together as a team, in our physical office spaces, is critical to the successful execution of our season. For those reasons, we expect employees to work from an NFL office five days a week, except in limited circumstances permitted by NFL policy.
- The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice, while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.
- We also continue to prioritize the health and safety of our NFL workforce. Consistent with that commitment, considering the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread the COVID-19, we require that members of our NFL workforce be fully vaccinated. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation for a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief or practice.
- The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.