<span>Assistant Content Producer</span>

Nesn • Watertown, MA

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About The Position

The Assistant Content Producer is an entry-level role at NESN, the regional sports network for the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins. This position is designed for individuals passionate about sports and offers training in television production. The role involves supporting live studio and remote productions, editing video content, and operating various production tools, providing a comprehensive introduction to sports television production.

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of New England sports, particularly baseball and hockey, and preferably major Boston sports teams.
• Solid internet research skills.
• Creativity and drive with the ability to contribute ideas to the production.
• Strong work ethic, reliable and professional.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, loosely structured, growing, and changing work environment.
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision but also effectively within a team environment.
• Able to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in video editing software.
• Familiarity with sports broadcasting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Screen and log videotape, including Red Sox and Bruins games, to learn camera angles.
• Clear and melt videotape from MLB and NHL to determine best video for features, teases, and promos.
• Edit b-roll and highlights of other games for pre/post game shows.
• Operate in-game score bug including all editorial interface, sponsorship, and promotion.
• Assist producers in securing and organizing production materials for events and studio shows.
• Update and maintain the network ticker, including breaking news.
• Operate teleprompter in studio shows.
• Combine with producers on operating free-to-play games into the pro-product telecast.
• Check and gather headlines, photos, and footage for original programming.
• Assist in other aspects of original programming content gathering and archiving.
• Successfully complete other related tasks/assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental plans funded by NESN at approximately 85%.
• Pre-Tax HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care Account.
• 401(k) plan with employer match of 100% up to the first 6% of compensation, 3% contribution through Safe Harbor, and discretionary profit sharing of up to 6%.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability funded by NESN.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid Time Off equaling 160 hours or 20 days for the full year.
• Team Store Discounts of 50% at the Red Sox Team Store and 25% off at the Bruins Pro Shop.
• Paid Volunteerism with up to 24 hours (3 days) for NESN Connects events.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program for further education.
• Free membership to LinkedIn Learning for on-demand courses.
• MBTA Reimbursement up to $100 per month for Mass Transit use.
• Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection.
• Estate Guidance for creating a legally binding will online.
• Additional perks and employee discounts including pet insurance, tickets, travel, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed