Freelance Production Assistant, Video - NBC Sports

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This is a part-time project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 4 - 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. 

The Freelance Production Assistant is part of the core video production team. The role includes day-to-day producing and editing of original sports video and highlights for distribution across all of NBC Sports’ digital platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Edit highlight packages in real time for events across the NBC Sports portfolio, including but not limited to football, basketball, soccer, motorsports, and golf
• Clip segments from live sporting events and studio shows in real time
• Respond quickly to video requests from digital team
• Assist in the creation of sales/sponsored content
• Produce and edit short features, highlight packages and sponsored videos for multiple platforms
• Proactively pitch and execute new original video concepts
• Create graphics to enhance digital video content

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum one (1) years’ experience in television production, and/or digital media production
• Proficient editing in an Avid environment
• Creatively proficient in Photoshop

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated knowledge of sports; basketball preferred 
• Possess a high level of initiative
• Detail and deadline oriented
• Team player

Additional Requirements:

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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.

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