Associate Producer

Company Description

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.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Associate Producer is responsible for the successful creation, coordination and execution of a show or segment for TV or Digital Platforms. The role of the AP is to prepare the editorial content for the broadcast both for linear and non-linear platforms, also to assist with the management of different aspects of the production and coordinate with internal support areas. Associate Producers are expected to serve as live graphics producer and live segment producers. Also, produce short form content and segments, including but not limited to soccer tactical analysis using various software and production tools to that end. The associate producer will report to the Director of Production.

Job Duties:

• Meet with Producer and Area Managers to review production schedule, as well as editorial content for upcoming shows.
• Coordinate specific production and staffing needs for broadcasts, including editing and control room areas, technical production, and art departments.
• Verify that all in-show production elements are ready for air, with special attention to sponsored elements. Review traffic instructions leading up to the broadcast.
• Prepare original editorial content for the linear show and digital extensions both locally and on the field, including but not limited soccer tactical analysis, selecting, translating, and transcribing sound bites and footage for a piece. Prepare research for stories or segments as needed.
• Write and copy-edit scripts and the video editing of a story.
• Meet with show director and technical crew to go over show details. Meet with show staff to verify production assignments. Prepare and fact-check all show graphics and segments.
• Field Produce stories and remote productions; assist with live shots as needed.
• Attain a complete knowledge of all show elements; how they work and how they are applied within the various shows.
• Provide story ideas and offer suggestions to improve broadcasts and non-linear coverage on a regular basis. Research stories and produce sweeps series as needed.
• Prepare scripts and materials for cross-promotional purposes and for use by digital media department and network affiliates.
• Produce sports briefs, live halftime reports, other live or recorded sports segments.
• Provide quality control over content across broadcast and digital platforms.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• A solid knowledge of sports content with an emphasis on Mexican, English Premier League and International soccer, US domestic sports and boxing for US Hispanic market.
• General computer skills: INEWS, MS Office, Avid Interplay, After Effects, Photoshop, etc.
• Solid editing, writing and production skills.
• Knowledge of soccer tactical analysis tool VIZRT Libero Vision, Piero and or similar.
• Three years Control Room (live & taped programs) experience required with an emphasis in graphics, content creation and segments producing.
• Three years’ experience working in broadcast television.
• Proficiency in Social Media use and content generation for Social channels.
• A bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Broadcasting or Radio/TV/Film from an accredited university or collage.
• Ability to interact effectively with all sports operation’s personnel and specific department personnel who can impact the daily operations of the assignment desk assistant.
• Must be able to work a non-conventional work schedule including nights,