CBS Sports - Associate Producer, Soccer (Freelance)

Assistant Producer is needed in Stamford, United States.

Client: CBS Sports

Location: Stamford, CT

Contract: Temporary, Freelance

Job Description

The Associate Producer will be responsible for a variety of production responsibilities to support our studio coverage. Responsibilities include coordinating graphics on studio shows, as well as sport-specific research, especially for CBS Sports Golazo Network, UEFA Champions & Europa League, Serie A, and Concacaf. This is a freelance position based in Stamford, CT, with non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Use deep knowledge and strong techniques to generate and support ideas based on betting, live events, breaking news, and other developments in the soccer world.
• Build relationships with producers, on-air talent, and graphics to ensure the highest quality of video tape assets.
• Understand how linear and social production align to create compelling studio content.
• Anticipate, identify, and respond to relevant trends, developing storylines, and noteworthy performances for soccer coverage.
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner with producers to provide thorough, creative, and accurate video content.
• Proactively identify and suggest segment or video ideas for studio coverage.
• Develop original, creative ideas for video elements that present analysis, storylines, and trending issues in soccer.
• Ability to clip and edit/format video materials through Adobe Premiere.

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of soccer is required.
• Minimum 3 years in the production field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of how a studio show control room works and operates.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
• Must be able to be in the studio on show days in Stamford, CT.

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills, as well as a keen attention to detail.
• Must be a self-starter with demonstrated initiative.
• Control room experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of the entire soccer landscape and ability to think outside the box visually.
• High knowledge of soccer, both internationally and domestically.
• Able to work under tight deadlines and handle a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and within a teamwork environment.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.