Production Assistant
IMG•Stamford, CT
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Production Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the MLS on Apple TV studio programming. The ideal candidate will assist in the creation of video content, graphics, and other production elements, ensuring the highest quality standards are met. This individual should have a passion for soccer, a broad knowledge of the North American soccer landscape, and a collaborative approach to production tasks.
Requirements
- Television Production Understanding
- Exposure to live television production, ideally in sports
- Understanding of live television graphics, tape, and/or edit roles
- Familiarity with edit, rundown, and other production software
- A passion for soccer and a wide understanding of MLS and its place in the world soccer landscape
- Excellent collaborative and communication skills
- The ability to work effectively in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks independently.
- A creative mindset to identify and develop engaging content.
- Knowledge and awareness of content platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Write accurate and consistent scripts and shot sheets for talent and production staff.
- Maintain strong understanding of MLS and North American soccer landscape to contribute story & content ideas to enhance productions.
- Develop understanding of graphics creation software and best practices.
- Research, prepare, and implement live graphics as requested by show producers.
- Gather, organize, and distribute video content for assigned production tasks.
- Work with editors and tape operators to produce highlights, b-rolls, montages, and more for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
- Manage video databases and archives to source necessary content.
- Monitor on-air content to ensure accuracy and consistency with production standards.
- Use social media and other tools to source breaking news, statistics, and storylines.
- Collaborate with other team members to meet tight deadlines and deliver compelling content.
- Execute assigned work and proactively assist with needs of production as a whole.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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