Freelance Production Assistant, Highlights (NFL, College Football & College Basketball - Studio) - NBC Sports Job at NBCUniversal, Stamford, CT

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  • NBCUniversal
  • Stamford, CT

Job Description



NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description



This is a part-time project / limited term position with an estimated duration of the Football season (Late August to January) and College Basketball season (November to early March), unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. 

As a  Highlights Production Assistant,  you are responsible for cutting highlights for NFL & College Football games plus College Basketball games.

Responsibilities:

  • Deep familiarity and tactical understanding of NFL, College Football and College Basketball
  • Produce short form highlights in an Avid or EVS setting that summarize the story of the game with time limitations while maintaining editorial sensibilities and shot sheet accuracy under time constraints/deadlines
  • Cut pre & post-game interviews using sound editorial judgement and/or at the direction of the Producer / Playback Producer
  • Ability to multitask and perform highlight responsibilities while simultaneously listening to our On-Air Talent and Producers
  • Capacity to communicate quickly and effectively with Producers, Directors, and EVS operators
  • Secure video and audio footage to be used in highlight packages

Qualifications



Basic

Qualifications

:

  • Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent work experience
  • One (1+) year minimum of professional production experience in production
  • Possess a level of sports knowledge, especially football and basketball

Desired Characteristics:

  • Deep familiarity and tactical understanding of NFL, College Football and College Basketball
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • High level of initiative
  • Team player

Eligibility Requirements

  • Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through to be considered
  • Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  • Ability to get to Stamford during off hours when public transportation is not available
  • Must be able to work weekends and early morning hours in addition to weekdays
  • Must be 18 years or older

Required On-Site:  This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite - Stamford, CT.

Additional Information



As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Freelance, Local area, Weekend work, Early shift, Weekday work,

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