Freelance Production Assistant

Versant•Stamford, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Job Description: This is a part-time project/limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. As a Freelance Production Assistant, you are responsible for assisting production personnel on studio Golf and other Versant Sports properties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
Strong understanding or willingness to learn about all levels of golf
Minimum 1+ years of professional production experience
Interested candidate must submit a resume
Willingness to work overtime, nights and weekends with short notice as needed
Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from a Versant-designated worksite.

Nice To Haves

Ability to adhere to tight deadlines, communicate clearly and be able to handle multiple tasks in a highly pressurized environment
Collaborative, team oriented and is comfortable in a group atmosphere
Knowledge of golf with an interest in sports television production
Be versatile, self-motivated, energetic
Excellent communication ability
Possess a high level of initiative
Have exceptional oral and written communication skills
Team player

Responsibilities

Handle remote and/or studio production needs and requests
Assist with editing of sports television and/or video segments, including, but not limited to, highlight packages, bumpers and teases, as well as cueing shots and properly securing footage to be used in such segments
Help coordinate the maintenance and organization of sports television and/or video graphics
Support in daily highlight operation (screening, logging, writing and edit guidance)
Monitor newsfeeds
Secure video and audio footage to be used in highlight packages and features
Learn library and archive system
Assist in graphic coordination and features production
Perform required sports research
Regularly generate and distribute story and show ideas for all shows and platforms
Participate in production planning meetings
Support all phases of production