Freelance Production Assistant - NBC Sports

NBCUniversal•Stamford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a freelance position with an estimated duration of up to 12-14 months to start, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. As a Production Assistant, you are responsible for assisting production personnel in all phases of sports production for weekly NBC Sports properties, specifically Premier League.

Requirements

Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum one (1+) year of professional production experience
Interest in sports television production
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
Ability to get to Stamford during off hours when public transportation is not available

Nice To Haves

Solid knowledge of Premier League
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Possess a high level of initiative
Team player

Responsibilities

Graphics and/or Highlight Production Assistant for Live studio production in Stamford
Handle some aspects of editing of sports production including with an editor, but not limited to, highlight packages, bumpers and teases, as well as shot selection and properly securing footage to be used in such segments
Assist in daily highlight operation (screening, logging, writing and edit guidance)
Newsfeed and social media show-related monitoring
Securing video and audio footage to be used in highlight packages and features
Learn NBC Sports digital archive system
Perform required sports research
Generate and distribute story and show ideas for all shows and platforms
Participation in all show production meetings
Support all phases of production for assigned shows