Freelance Associate Content Producer

Company Description

SNY is an Emmy Award winning, multiplatform regional sports network serving millions of homes throughout the New York Metropolitan area and across the country through unparalleled and exclusive coverage of the New York Mets, New York Jets, UConn women’s basketball and all things New York sports. 

Job Description

The Freelance Associate Content Producer will be part of the development team which works to produce informative, engaging, and entertaining content across all our platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independently responsible for editing multi-platform video segments, including, but not limited to, highlight packages, features, bumpers and teases, as well as cueing shots and properly securing footage to be used in such segments
• Assist Content Producers in the generation of show rundowns
• Brainstorm, draft and pitch content ideas for use across all SNY platforms
• Develop skills necessary to produce both long and short form content across platforms
• Identify and grow skills required to serve as a Content Supervisor when assigned
• Preparation and execution of daily Breaking News coverage
• Work closely with on-air talent
• Function quickly and efficiently to meet all deadlines
• Handle the high-stress, live situations (in and out of the control room) in a positive and constructive manner with peers, management, and across teams

Qualifications

• Experience in a digital/sports newsroom environment
• Thorough knowledge of sports, both locally and nationally
• Familiarity with iNews, Cloud UX, Slack, JW Player
• Strong understanding of digital and social work flows
• Experience with editing platforms including Avid and Premiere
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills 
• Solid editorial judgment
• Must be willing to work non-traditional shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be willing to work in New York, NY.
• Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors, $25/hr

Additional Information

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