Freelance Production Assistant

Versant • Stamford, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time project/limited term position with an estimated duration of up to 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. As a Freelance Production Assistant, you are responsible for assisting production personnel on studio Golf and other Versant Sports properties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Strong understanding or willingness to learn about all levels of golf
• Minimum 1+ years of professional production experience
• Interested candidate must submit a resume
• Willingness to work overtime, nights and weekends with short notice as needed
• Must be willing to work in Stamford, CT
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older
• This position is required to be performed full-time from a Versant-designated worksite.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to adhere to tight deadlines, communicate clearly and be able to handle multiple tasks in a highly pressurized environment
• Collaborative, team oriented and is comfortable in a group atmosphere
• Knowledge of golf with an interest in sports television production
• Be versatile, self-motivated, energetic
• Excellent communication ability
• Possess a high level of initiative
• Have exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Team player

Responsibilities

• Handle remote and/or studio production needs and requests
• Assist with editing of sports television and/or video segments, including, but not limited to, highlight packages, bumpers and teases, as well as cueing shots and properly securing footage to be used in such segments
• Help coordinate the maintenance and organization of sports television and/or video graphics
• Support in daily highlight operation (screening, logging, writing and edit guidance)
• Monitor newsfeeds
• Secure video and audio footage to be used in highlight packages and features
• Learn library and archive system
• Assist in graphic coordination and features production
• Perform required sports research
• Regularly generate and distribute story and show ideas for all shows and platforms
• Participate in production planning meetings
• Support all phases of production

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level