Graphics Production Assistant- CBS Sports (Freelance)

Paramount • Stamford, CT

2d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

CBS Sports is seeking a freelance Graphics Production Assistant to join their team on-site in Stamford, CT. This role will mainly be 4pm- end of night (12am/1am most nights) Monday through Saturday. Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

Requirements

• Excellent working knowledge of and interest in sports
• Excellent understanding of editorial content and AP Style Guide
• Ability to work well under pressure in a live control room environment
• Ability to work well with others and thrive in a group environment
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks on a given shift
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and a keen attention to detail
• College Degree

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in Sports Broadcast Television is a plus

Responsibilities

• Build graphics on Ross XPression for live and taped studio shows, segments, and highlights
• Adobe Photoshop and After Effects to create and edit custom studio wall graphics
• Work closely with directors and producers to fire graphics from XPression in a studio environment
• Research ideas and statistics to enhance storytelling in our highlight and talkback segments
• Opportunity to work on extensive, live studio productions such as NFL & NBA Drafts, Selection Sunday, and Big Ten on CBS, and the Masters Tournament
• Assist producers and production assistants with edits and other production content.

Benefits

• Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
• At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off.
• From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.
• Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree