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Broadcast Associate (Freelance)
CBS Sports (New York City)
The Broadcast Associate will be responsible for a variety of production responsibilities to support our game and studio coverage. Responsibilities include coordinating graphics on live game broadcasts and studio shows, as well as sport specific research, not limited to but including NFL and college football, college basketball, and PGA Tour golf. The Broadcast Associate will also be involved with obtaining, organizing, and logging video footage for use in shows and other production elements.
This position is freelance and will cover our fall and spring seasons. The position will start August 1st, 2024 and will conclude at the end of May 2025. Nights, weekends and holidays are to be expected.
Responsibilities:
- Research ideas and statistics that would make for interesting, storytelling graphics on live game telecasts.
- Oversee building of graphics from start to finish, including editorial content, layout and accuracy.
- Coordinating the live use of graphics on a variety of sporting events.
- Help organize, screen and log videotape for use in broadcasts.
- Assist Producers and Associate Directors with edits and other production content.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
- Educational or work experience in journalism, communications or production fields is preferred.
- Experience in sports studio/broadcast environments, or other sports media fields, a plus.
- Excellent working knowledge of and interest in sports, especially college football and college basketball.
- Ability to work well with others and thrive in a group working environment.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills, multi-tasking skills and a keen attention to detail.
- Travel to games and events is expected.
Job posted June 28, 2024
