Associate Producer

Associate Producer

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network and Paramount+, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the BIG TEN; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. In addition, the division distributes content on its "always on" 24/7 networks – CBS SPORTS NETWORK, CBS SPORTS HQ, and CBS SPORTS GOLAZO NETWORK – across linear and streaming platforms. These networks show live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, soccer matches, live highlights and news shows, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. CBS Sports is also a leader in digital distribution. CBS Sports reaches more than 70 million sports fans per month across its portfolio of digital platform offerings including CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices, 247Sports, MaxPreps, CBS Sports fantasy games, and SportsLine. CBS Sports is also an innovator in social media distribution, reaching more than 80 million followers with engaging, "social-first" content.
Job Overview

The Associate Producer will be tasked with a variety of production responsibilities to support our studio coverage. Responsibilities include coordinating graphics on studio shows, as well as sport specific research, especially CBS Sports Golazo Network, UEFA Champions & Europa League, Serie A, and Concacaf. This is a position based in Stamford, CT. Non-traditional hours, nights, weekends, and holidays are to be expected.
Responsibilities

Generate and support ideas based on betting, live events, breaking news, and other developments in the soccer world.
Build relationships with producers, on-air talent, and graphics to ensure the highest quality of video tape assets.
Understand how linear and social production align to create compelling studio content.
Anticipate, identify, and respond to relevant trends, developing storylines and noteworthy performances for soccer coverage.
Communicate in a timely and effective manner with producers to provide thorough, creative, and precise video content.
Proactively identify and suggest segment or video ideas for studio coverage.
Develop original, creative ideas for video elements that present analysis, storylines, and trending issues in soccer.
Ability to clip and edit/format video materials through Adobe Premiere
Qualifications

Excellent knowledge of soccer is required.
Minimum 2 years in the production field
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Extensive knowledge of how a studio show control room works and operates.
Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and flexible hours.
Must be able to be in the studio on show days in Stamford, CT.
Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills, as well as a keen attention to detail, are required.
Must be a self-starter with demonstrated initiative.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Control room experience a plus.
Knowledge of the entire soccer landscape and ability to think outside the box visually.
High knowledge of soccer, both internationally and domestically.
Able to work under tight deadlines and handle a high-pressure environment.
Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work individually and within a teamwork environment.
Bilingual abilities are a plus.
What We Offer

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Generous paid time off. An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams. Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events. Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.