Associate Producer
YES Network
Stamford, CTThis was removed by the employer on 11/30/2015 2:04:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
This position is responsible for writing and producing daily topical promo spots for the YES Network, including game spots for the NY Yankees, Brooklyn Nets, New York City Football Club, and other YES programming. Position also supports the department by assisting senior producers on larger projects, including screening, logging, and research.
Responsibilities
• Writing compelling and on-point scripts for daily game spots that appeal to a millennial demographic
• Screening and logging footage using AVID Interplay media storage systems, and prepping for edit sessions with shot lists and shot sequences
• Selecting music tracks from production music libraries
• Directing voice-over talent in recording of written scripts
• Supervising edit room sessions working alongside in-house AVID editors
• Building end page and lower-third titles for topical spots using existing graphic templates in After Effects
• Brainstorming ideas for launch campaigns, and working with senior producers on larger image spots
• Assisting during on-location promo shoots with players and talent
• Assisting in the production of sizzle reels and sales presentation tapes
Qualifications:
• Must possess strong conceptual, writing, scripting and visual skills
• Must have 3 years experience in on-air promotions department (preferably for a sports network)
• Must possess sports knowledge
• Must be willing to work in a highly changeable promotions environment, where daily revisions are commonplace due to team/player developments
• Must be a creative-minded, out-of-the-box thinker
• Experience with After Effects, Photoshop, AVID, Premiere, and a background in graphic design desired but not required
Division Description
The YES Network, the most-watched regional sports network in the country in 11 of the past 12 years, features the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees, the Brooklyn Nets and the New York City Football Club of the MLS. YES, which has earned 384 Emmy Award nominations and 80 Emmy Awards since launch, also televises original biography, interview and magazine programs, in addition to college sports and Manchester City soccer. YES has been named the 7th-most valuable sports business brand in the world the past three years by Forbes magazine.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.