Manager, Editorial Graphics, CBS Sports HQ

Paramount•Stamford, CT

3d•$98,400 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

CBS Sports HQ is looking for a new manager to join the Editorial Graphics team in Stamford, CT! This position is responsible for planning graphics execution in alignment with CBS Sports branding and strategy. This manager reports into the Senior Manager, Editorial Graphics and manages a team of Associate Producers and Production Assistants. This role is based on-site in Stamford and the schedule will include nights (starting at 4pm ET) in addition to weekends and holidays.

Requirements

3+ years of relative experience including graphic style guide application in a sports network, brand or newsroom setting
Previous supervisor/leader with experience making decisions and finding solutions
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays under tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Deep sports knowledge of college and professional sports, fantasy and gambling beyond CBS Sports properties
Experience in delivering feedback and modeling professional behavior
Prior experience utilizing ROSS XPression, Chyron
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, basic knowledge of After Effects a plus
Strong knowledge of editorial content and AP Style Guide
Ability to work well in a live control room environment and in a group environment
Well-developed communication skills

Responsibilities

Leading a team of Associate Producers and Production Assistants
Providing employee development, scheduling staff, delegating assignments and providing feedback and coaching; Serves as shift supervisor as needed
Troubleshooting basic graphics technical issues with Engineering
Collaborating with Editorial, Research, Marketing, Programming, Sales, and Production staff across CBS Sports streaming and linear properties to bridge consistency in content
Assisting with deploying new software and training staff on new editorial and technological workflows
Enforcing CBS Sports editorial standards and aligns audience messaging within segments and using high attention to detail to catch mistakes while reviewing graphics in a timely fashion
Updating and maintaining graphics guides and style guides for CBS Sports HQ graphics employees
Ensuring assets (i.e. logos, front ends, headshots, promos) are organized and available for programming in time for air
Collaborating directly with the producers and Research department to design and pitch custom XPression templates that enhance storylines, statistics, and game analysis for the viewer
Providing feedback on custom studio wall graphics to elevate creativity and innovation
Writing succinct headlines to reflect key storylines and critical thinking in selection of research notes to further the story
Assist the design and production teams by creating custom walls using Adobe Photoshop