Associate Producer

The National Football League•Inglewood, CA

2d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The NFL Media office located in Inglewood, CA is seeking an Associate Producer to oversee the planning of video & graphics for segments in both NFL Network & Digital shows/events Responsibilities Involved in all aspects of daily and weekly studio-based Network and Digital shows, particularly related to all video and graphics shown on air Work closely with show Producers, Segment Producers, and Senior Producers on show content Work in edit bays with an editor to produce high-end video material, packages, and opens Formulate and pitch ideas for show elements (edited pieces and/or specialty graphics) as well as segment topics in production meetings Work with NFL Media Group on-air talent to help plan video, graphics for segments on NFL Network & Digital shows/events Responsible for the development and implementation of on-screen graphics for various NFL Network & Digital shows and coverage, including breaking news, current NFL topics, and stats related to show content May be asked to reach out to various media outlets and other entities for film/video/still photos/sound to be used in edited pieces Adhere to the established production schedule to meet deadlines Must be able to multitask and balance multiple/shifting priorities

Requirements

At least 3-5 years of experience in related field
Strong NFL knowledge (present day & historical)
Strong editorial judgement and attention to detail/organizational skills
A team attitude is mandatory in all tasks requested from the smallest to the largest
Ability to decipher the most important and up-to-date information for all NFL stories
Must be able to respond quickly under tight deadlines
Strong understanding of workflows in control rooms and edit environments
Strong writing skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field
Previous professional experience in TV production environment, including graphics, is strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of live TV production dynamics and working knowledge of the equipment and technologies used in control rooms and edit bays
Good writing and copy-editing skills
Technical knowledge required – must know what “works” on TV
Strong attention to detail required
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to solve problems and work independently as well as collaboratively

Responsibilities

Involved in all aspects of daily and weekly studio-based Network and Digital shows, particularly related to all video and graphics shown on air
Work closely with show Producers, Segment Producers, and Senior Producers on show content
Work in edit bays with an editor to produce high-end video material, packages, and opens
Formulate and pitch ideas for show elements (edited pieces and/or specialty graphics) as well as segment topics in production meetings
Work with NFL Media Group on-air talent to help plan video, graphics for segments on NFL Network & Digital shows/events
Responsible for the development and implementation of on-screen graphics for various NFL Network & Digital shows and coverage, including breaking news, current NFL topics, and stats related to show content
May be asked to reach out to various media outlets and other entities for film/video/still photos/sound to be used in edited pieces
Adhere to the established production schedule to meet deadlines
Must be able to multitask and balance multiple/shifting priorities
Responsible for coaching Production Assistants, including (but not limited to) training on how to exercise proper editorial judgement, properly edit post-produced tapes, and execute graphics for live programming
Oversee graphics built by VizRT operators