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CBS Sports is hiring: Associate Producer in Stamford

CBS Sports · Stamford, CT, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

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Golazo Network Associate Producer


About Us


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 (Big Ten), college basketball (NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship), golf (The Masters®, PGA Championship, PGA TOUR), soccer (UEFA Champions League, NWSL), and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. The division also 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. CBS Sports reaches more than 70 million sports fans per month through digital offerings such as CBSSports.com, the CBS Sports apps, 247Sports, MaxPreps, CBS Sports fantasy games, and SportsLine. Additionally, CBS Sports is 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 for the CBS Sports Golazo Network, UEFA Champions & Europa League, Serie A, and Concacaf. This position is based in Stamford, CT. Non‑traditional hours, nights, weekends, and holidays are expected.


Responsibilities



  • 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.

  • Clip and edit/format video materials through Adobe Premiere.

  • Generate and support ideas based on betting, live events, breaking news, and other developments in the soccer world.


Basic 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.


Additional Qualifications



  • Excellent interpersonal and multitasking skills, with keen attention to detail.

  • 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.
    Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

  • 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.

  • Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount


Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.


At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on‑screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. 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.


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