Summary
CBS Sports is looking for a Line Producer to work with the Ft Lauderdale control room/production team to produce podcasts for air on CBS Sports Network. This is for a Freelance role.
Category
Digital Media
Editor
Line Producer
Live Event / On Location Services
Podcast
Location
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Feb 06, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
CBS Sports is looking for a Line Producer to work with the Ft Lauderdale control room/production team to produce podcasts for air on CBS Sports Network. This is for a Freelance role. The Producer will be responsible for program development, creative and editorial direction, and working with editorial and podcast management for the content vision!
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for line producing podcast programs run through a control room
- Coach and mentor show staff
- Discuss day-of correspondent requests with assignment desk team
- Work closely with CBS Sports Broadcast teams to provide on-air tie-ins to material across all CBS Sports digital platforms
- Develop innovative content for CBS Sports Digital platforms
- Work closely with other departments to complete exceptional live content
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 4-6 years of experience at a senior level, including running control room, stacking a rundown, juggling live breaking news, strong writing and copy editing skills
- Must have at least 3 years of Line Producing experience
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, under tight deadline pressure, including breaking news
- The schedules will rotate, but must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and overnights
- Must be able to work additional hours beyond scheduled shift with little or no notice if needed
- Must thrive in a fast-paced, team environment
- Exceptional editorial skills
Additional Qualifications:
- Possess ability to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments
- Good understanding of ratings matrix within a sports digital space
Job Type
Contract
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening, Overnight