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Freelance Associate Producer – NBC Sports Chicago

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Freelance Associate Producer – NBC Sports Chicago

• Emerging Level

Summary

As the Freelance Associate Producer, you will report to the Director, Studio Content and work on NBC Sports Chicago’s linear programming (including, but not limited to live pregame and postgame shows for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago White Sox).

Category Associate Producer  Live Event / On Location Services  Social Media  Video Editor 
Location Greater Chicago Area
Time Period Unknown
Posted Date Jun 22, 2023
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

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

As the Freelance Associate Producer, you will report to the Director, Studio Content and work on NBC Sports Chicago’s linear programming (including, but not limited to live pregame and postgame shows for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, and Chicago White Sox).

Responsibilities:
  • Assist the producer with the preparation and execution of live studio programming
  • Creating and overseeing lower third and fullscreen graphics
  • Editing highlight packages, video clips, and interviews for our shows
  • Proactively pitch original, timely and innovative content ideas to producer
  • Determine video and sound for segments
  • Provide research for show content and graphics
  • Proactively search for latest and relevant content around the web and social media platforms
  • Listen to live sound bites and make quick decisions on what sound will be the best fit for the shows
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of one (1) year creating video content for web, social, or linear product
  • Experience building show rundowns, and successfully communicating and executing live segments
  • Knowledge of Chicago and national sports
Desired Characteristics:
  • Experience working in a collaborative team environment, preferably in a fast-paced newsroom and/or production company
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Thorough knowledge of Chicago sports
  • Passionate about sports and desire to bring the best to the production team every day
  • Proven ability to prioritize and make critical programming decisions under tight deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively with both technical and editorial personnel
Eligibility Requirements:
  • Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
  • Must be willing to work in person in our Chicago studio
  • Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and occasional holidays
  • 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 - Chicago, IL.

Job Type Contract  Temporary 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day, Evening
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