Associate Producer, Graphics Big Ten Network

This is a Full Time Job

The Big Ten Network is looking for an Associate Graphics Producer to join their team in Chicago, IL. This position will report to the Coordinating Studio Producer and will take the lead on all graphics for the studio show they are working on. The Associate Graphics Producer creates and inserts all graphics and images featured in the shows, including but not limited to: topic bars, names of talent, reporters, scores of games, tagboard and full screen informational boards. They also work closely with the research department with the creation of graphics. Additionally, they will assist in the production of all our studio shows and work with the producer to gather footage, create highlights of games, decipher pregame and/or postgame sound and puts them into segments to the show.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with Producers in planning shows
• Select plays to be used as highlights of the game - may cut them at their desk or with an editor then create a shot sheet with the sequence of plays and information of each play
• Listen to pre and postgame game interviews and select appropriate sound to be used for the telecast
• Work with the editors to cut bumps or opening tease for the show
• Produce high end elements for shows, montages of video with sound and music

Work with studio operations crew
• Assist VIZ operators during shows by organizing all graphic requests and feeding information in a clear and concise manner during show builds
• Access and manage the on-air look of all graphics as they are being created and correct or improve before sending them to air
• Act as a final stop to check spelling, accuracy, framing and overall design aesthetic

Work with Engineering
• Collaborate with Engineering for the maintenance of equipment - VIZ graphic units and Inews
• Communicate issues as they occur
• Help with scheduling should maintenance be required

Research and stay current on college athletics
• Watch other sports broadcasts and read social media or related sports blogs to stay current on happenings in the Big Ten Conference and beyond

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great organizational skills due to the number of productions & layout of show formats
• Excellent knowledge of the Big Ten conferences and each of the sports covered
• Good people management and coordination skills
• Good with statistical data.
• Great intuition to make crucial judgment calls
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and able to have conversations with multiple levels of personnel
• Computer literate in MS Word & MS Excel, Inews, viz, grass valley and status
• Passion for sports
• Ability to work nights and weekends

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Broadcast or a related field
• Basic understanding of remote television production

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