Associate Producer

National Basketball Association (NBA) • Secaucus, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Producer produces game highlights from concept through completion, including rough-cut editing and cue sheet creation. The role conceptualizes and recommends production elements to enhance storytelling and overall content production, including b-roll, telestration, graphics, and animations for studio shows. The position is in-office, with eligible employees able to work remotely one day per week. It is within a unionized bargaining unit, and union membership is required. Assignment end dates are tentative and subject to change.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of studio, sports news, or related experience, with an emphasis on sports programming.
• Ability to interpret game storylines and create and assemble compelling highlights.
• Proficiency with non-linear Adobe editing systems and sports production processes.
• High level of knowledge of sports production, specifically the NBA.
• Deep knowledge of current and historical NBA storylines.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate quickly and efficiently.
• Willingness to work evenings.

Responsibilities

• Ideate and produce daily highlight packages from conception through delivery.
• Tell the story of assigned games through video elements and shot-sheet scripts.
• Produce telestration or specialty elements as requested.
• Generate daily ideas reflecting NBA and game-specific storylines.
• Produce game highlights through final edit, including b-roll, telestration, graphics, and animations for studio shows.

Benefits

• Union-sponsored medical, dental, vision, disability, and group term life insurance may be available to employees and/or eligible dependents.
• Dependent care assistance may be available through union-sponsored employee benefit programs.
• A 401(k) retirement plan may be available through union-sponsored employee benefit programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed