Studentu Production Assistant - Big Ten Network

This is a Freelance Job

The Big Ten Network is looking for a Freelance StudentU Production Assistant to join their team in Chicago, IL. The StudentU Production Assistant is responsible for ensuring live events streaming on the B1G+ platform meet and exceed production standards for broadcast. You will work closely with the StudentU Team to communicate and troubleshoot graphics-related issues with our 18 Big Ten campuses. This position will assist campus video coordinators and students by providing assets and premade graphics for use on B1G+ Broadcasts. This is a 9-month freelance position during the academic calendar (August-May) offering 40 hours per week. This position will report to the StudentU Graphics Manager and is based out of the Big Ten Network's Chicago, Illinois, office.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist StudentU team with creation of weekly graphics and production guides, as well as updating record books, rosters, and other materials
• Assist the StudentU team during events, troubleshooting any graphic issues that may arise, working with school video coordinators and students to remotely resolve them
• Participate in StudentU team meetings as well as work closely with the linear network graphics team on asset requests and distribution to the schools
• Work alongside Quality Control Operators and StudentU Coordinators to ensure B1G+ events meet graphics-related production standards
• Communicate and uphold FOX Sports, Big Ten Networ,k and StudentU standards and production guidelines to quality control operators, school video contact,s and students
• Review StudentU productions and provide constructive feedback examples to improve overall graphics on B1G+
• Review event production notes from Quality Control Operators, and address any issues related to Graphics

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 1+ years of experience with live sports production for streaming/television
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the Google Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Sheets)
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, proactive team player
• Strong ability to multitask and perform well in high-paced environments
• Working knowledge of production switchers, graphics engines, replay machines, video encoders, and other video production equipment
• Helpful, positive attitude
• Love of sports and knowledge of the teams and student-athletes of the Big Ten conference
• Able to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Experience with other graphics production tools



Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $21.75 per hour.