
Broadcast Associate, Soccer
CBS
Stamford, CTThis is a Freelance Job
Broadcast Associate - CBS Sports Soccer (Freelance)
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Overview:
The Broadcast Associate 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 CBS Sports Golazo Network, UEFA Champions & Europa League, Serie A, and Concacaf. The Broadcast Associate will also obtain, organize, and log video footage for use in shows and other production elements.
This is a Freelance position based in Stamford, CT. Non-traditional hours, nights, weekends, and holidays are to be expected, with some travel as needed.
Responsibilities:
• Act as Graphics/Font Coordinator on studio shows across our various soccer properties
• Research newsworthy events related to all our soccer properties
• Collaborate on high-end graphic and visual ideas for talent and studio coverage
• Create graphics, storylines and breaking news for our soccer coverage
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in sports (internships or full-time)
• Hands-on experience producing a variety of sporting events (control room experience a plus)
• Knowledge of the entire soccer landscape and able 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
Salary/Benefits
$47,000 - $54,000 /year USD
Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors.
Additional Information
CBS Sports is a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasting a diverse portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS, college football such as the Big Ten ON CBS, college basketball including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, golf events like The Masters® and PGA Championship, soccer including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL, and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. The division also encompasses CBS SPORTS NETWORK, a 24-hour cable channel that features live sports programming year-round, including college football and basketball, UEFA Champions League and Europa League matches, Italy's Serie A, and Concacaf national team competitions, along with original programming and studio coverage. Additionally, CBS Sports provides extensive global soccer coverage on Paramount, featuring every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches, and Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount. CBS Sports Digital offers a range of multi-platform services, including CBSSports.com, CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices, the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ, 247Sports, MaxPreps, CBS Sports fantasy games, and SportsLine.