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Associate Producer - Big Ten Network

fox com, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.Fox Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL’s America’s Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.JOB DESCRIPTION

Big Ten Network is seeking an Associate Producer to join its production team in Chicago. The Associate Producer will be responsible for producing highlights, gathering and editing video and sound content, and assisting producers and on-air talent with daily tasks for all studio shows. The Associate Producer will also have a strong emphasis on graphics producing, where you will be tasked with creating and populating graphics for a dynamic studio set and supporting studio shows. Other duties will include generating segment and show ideas while working collaboratively with on-air talent, production, and technical staffs on content and presentation. The Associate Producer will work on sports including, but not limited to, football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, wrestling, hockey, baseball, softball, and lacrosse. You will work on studio programming that includes pre and postgame coverage, nightly recap shows, and daily discussion-based talk shows. In addition, you will understand how to bring creative ideas to life as engaging content that is grounded in strong news judgment and a great understanding of collegiate sports knowledge. The Associate Producer will report to the Coordinating Producer of Studio Production and will collaborate with others within the department.A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESPrepare and edit video content for air, including highlights, sound, voiceovers, opens, bumps and montagesProduce game highlights by selecting key plays, working with editors, and writing shot sheets for on-air talent to read during live studio showsResearch statistics to create and organize graphics for studio shows, including but not limited to subject and talent names, topic bars, lower 3rd and full screen scores, and gathering social media content for on-air useCreate monitors and set on-camera layout for new and dynamic studio setCollaborate with show producers to generate segment and show ideasKnow key storylines of Big Ten games each day you are workingBe knowledgeable on current Big Ten teams and players while being prepared to react to breaking news coverageOccasionally field produce at practices, games, or events throughout the Big Ten ConferenceLiaise with other departments involved in production, including technical operations, edit group, design, digital, and sales teamsWHAT YOU WILL NEED3+ years of studio production work experience with at least some prior experience in graphics producingStrong organizational and project management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentAbility to adapt to changes easily, flexible schedule, and possess a strong attention to detailAbility to think strategically and creatively, with strong knowledge and passion for collegiate sports and media industryKnowledge of the Big Ten Conference and the sports we coverSelf-motivated and able to have conversations with multiple levels of personnelComputer literate in Microsoft Office, iNews, Viz, Grass Valley, and Stratus or similar programsNICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKERBachelor’s degree in communications, broadcasting, or a related fieldBasic understanding of remote television production

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