Associate Producer, Graphics
About The Position
The Associate Producer (GFX) serves as shift supervisor within the CBS Sports HQ graphics team, leading the playout and execution of on-air graphics for live studio productions. The role combines creative storytelling, editorial judgment, and technical execution. The Associate Producer builds custom Photoshop and XPression graphics, coaches teammates, enforces editorial standards, and helps keep the control room running smoothly during major live events. This position supports a swing shift from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. and is performed on-site at the Stamford office. Nights, holidays, and weekends are expected.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of on-air graphics systems playout experience in a major market or at the network level.
- Deep knowledge of college and professional sports beyond CBS Sports properties, including strong familiarity with fantasy and gambling.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, under tight deadlines, with a proactive work ethic and willingness to take initiative and learn new skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience making decisions and finding solutions as a supervisor or leader, delivering feedback, and modeling professional behavior.
- Prior experience using ROSS XPression or Chyron.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and basic knowledge of After Effects.
- Experience assisting design and production teams by creating custom walls using Adobe Photoshop and/or After Effects.
Responsibilities
- Serve as shift supervisor by delegating assignments, troubleshooting basic graphics technical issues with Engineering, and providing feedback and coaching to teammates.
- Collaborate with Associate Producers, Graphic Designers, and Content Producers to plan graphic execution and align branding and strategy across the CBS Sports HQ graphics team.
- Enforce CBS Sports editorial standards and audience messaging within segments, reviewing graphics closely and promptly to catch mistakes.
- Oversee control-room coordination of graphics for major events such as Selection Sunday, Super Bowl Sunday, and the NBA Draft.
- Work with producers and the Research department to design and pitch custom Photoshop graphics and XPression templates that enhance storylines, statistics, and game analysis.
- Provide feedback on custom studio wall graphics to elevate creativity and innovation.
- Write succinct headlines reflecting key storylines, using strong editorial judgment, critical thinking, and AP Style Guide standards.
- Build graphics and operate ROSS XPression for live studio productions when needed; update manual game-driven and evergreen graphics throughout sports seasons.
- Work effectively under pressure in a live control room, communicating well and collaborating with others.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability benefits
- Tuition assistance program
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Comprehensive benefits packages
- Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products
- Employee engagement opportunities, including exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, and volunteer activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
