Freelance Production Assistant - NBC Sports at NBCUniversal

Stamford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sports production, Video editing, Asset management, NFL knowledge, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Communication skills, Telestration, Graphics, Media archiving, Project organization, Footage selection

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company 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 global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. 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. Job Description This is a part-time project / limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 6 - 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. As the Production Assistant, you are responsible for assisting production personnel in all phases of sports production for NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Responsibilities: Organize weekly edit projects for producers and editors Gather video and photo assets to use in packages and other elements Reach out to PR teams, NFL agents, and third parties for asset collection Pitch game ideas in weekly meetings with the assigned production team Help create select sequences for producers to use when editing teases – assisting with shot selection and securing footage Restore and manage offline media and retrieve archived assets from MAM Archive and catalogue footage Create screeners to send out to the production team and other parties Create and log melts for SNF game and distribute to various networks Clip off production elements that aired during games each week Assist with the production of Sunday Night Football’s Carrie Underwood Open each week Key liaison to the lead producers of SNF Responsible for relaying and disseminating information on a weekly basis to the production staff of SNF Ability to dissect the intricacies of football using graphics and telestration Run the edit for sports Emmy submissions throughout the year – clipping off Emmy segments from games to create ‘selects’ cutdowns Qualifications Basic Requirements: Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent work experience 1-2 years' minimum of professional production experience Desired Characteristics: Proven high level of NFL knowledge Sound knowledge and interest in sports television production Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel Exceptional oral and written communication skills Possess a high level of initiative Team player Eligibility Requirements: Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States Must be 18 years or older Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. 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]. Business Segment: NBC Sports

Responsibilities

The Production Assistant will support the Sunday Night Football production team by organizing edit projects, managing media assets, and coordinating with PR and third-party teams. They are also responsible for logging game melts, assisting with the Carrie Underwood open, and preparing content for Emmy submissions.