Freelance Associate Producer, Soccer

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in television sports, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including "NFL ON CBS;" college football, including the "SEC ON CBS;" college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; and "CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR."

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour home of CBS Sports, and produces “INSIDE THE NFL” for SHOWTIME. CBS Sports Digital’s multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

Job Description:

The Associate Producer will be responsible for a variety of production responsibilities to support our game and studio coverage. Responsibilities include writing, editing, queuing videotapes, producing edits and remote shoots for features/interviews for UEFA Champions & Europa League, Serie A and CONCACAF The role also includes pitching story ideas, guiding editorial content of live and studio programming, assisting with commercial formats and sponsorship.  

Responsibilities:

• Pitch and execute ideas for features/interviews and work with editors to execute projects 
• Coordinate video, graphics, sponsorship/promos and copy for game and studio coverage
• Collaborate with talent and production team, while using own editorial judgement to create compelling content
• Travel for on-site events and handling remote edits
• Work with senior staff to produce editorial content for various soccer properties (mainly Serie A)

Qualifications:

• Hands on experience producing a variety of sporting events (control room experience a must)
• Basic knowledge of current events in soccer and control room operations
• High knowledge of soccer, both internationally (mainly Serie A) and domestically
• Able to work under tight deadlines and handle high-pressure live TV environment
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skill and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a teamwork environment

Education & Experience:

• Must have 4+ years of experience in sports industry (speaking Spanish/Italian a plus)
• College Degree or equivalent experience