Producer/Programmer, Sports Illustrated (Temp)

Minute • New York, NY

10d • $40 - $50

About The Position

Sports Illustrated is seeking a temporary Producer/Programmer to support the daily programming and operations of SI TV, its streaming television channel. Working closely with SI’s video team, the role helps maintain programming schedules, prepare content for air, and coordinate live sports, studio shows, and documentaries. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, passionate about sports, has basic video editing skills, and is interested in how a television channel operates.

Requirements

• Experience in television programming, digital video production, media operations, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Basic video editing knowledge and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Familiarity with video formats, closed captions, metadata, and basic quality control.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and shared planning documents.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently while coordinating with a small team.
• A strong interest in sports.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Frequency or other streaming television scheduling platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain daily and weekly programming schedules, including new episodes, library content, and live sports.
• Upload, organize, and prepare video assets within the channel’s content management and scheduling platforms.
• Write and verify program titles, descriptions, and metadata, and ensure thumbnails and closed captions are accurate.
• Review videos for technical quality, confirm runtimes, and identify commercial break placements.
• Track live event schedules, update programming as needed, and communicate changes to internal teams and distribution partners.
• Perform basic video edits and use Adobe Creative Suite to prepare thumbnails, graphics, and promotional assets.
• Support content deliveries to streaming and on-demand partners and compile audience performance reports.

What This Job Offers

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