Seasonal Part-Time Digital Content Desk Assistant

The National Football League•Inglewood, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The NFL Digital Media team is seeking a Seasonal Part-Time Digital Content Desk Assistant who is tasked with assisting the NFL Media Assignment Desk in all phases of the newsgathering process for digital content. This role requires working with others at various levels on the assignment desk. The role will work closely with NFL.com editorial staff as well as ticker operators and content producers.

Requirements

4-year degree or equivalent education
1+ years in a newsroom or journalism environment
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrate strong communication skills both verbally and written
Strong football knowledge and awareness of NFL events and stories, ability to quickly identify players and coaches
Familiar with utilizing social media for content gathering
Comfortable with proactive outreach via phone, social media or email
Must be flexible with work schedule including weekends and holidays
Must have strong editorial skills and NFL knowledge to know what video and soundbites are best to edit
Must be able to respond quickly on short deadlines
Must be able to respond positively to criticism
A team attitude is mandatory in all tasks requested from the smallest to largest
Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
Incredible work ethic with an agile mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience in copy-editing preferred
Knowledge of Premiere or Adobe a plus
Knowledge of Tagboard a plus
Previous professional experience in TV Production environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting the NFL Media Assignment Desk in all phases of the newsgathering process for digital content.
Working with others at various levels on the assignment desk.
Working closely with NFL.com editorial staff as well as ticker operators and content producers.
Following instructions and working well with others in a fast-paced environment.
Multi-tasking and prioritizing daily assignments.
Meeting deadlines under pressure situations.
Utilizing social media for content gathering.
Proactive outreach via phone, social media or email.
Responding quickly on short deadlines.
Responding positively to criticism.
Supporting team members in all tasks requested.