Broadcast Associate- CBS Sports Soccer (Freelance)
Stamford, CT, US, 06902
The Broadcast Associate will be responsible for 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. The Broadcast Associate will also obtain, organize, and log video footage for use in shows and other production elements.
This is a Freelance position based in Stamford, CT. Non-traditional hours, nights, weekends, and holidays are to be expected, with some travel as needed.
Responsibilities:
• Act as Graphics/Font Coordinator on studio shows across our various soccer properties
• Research newsworthy events related to all our soccer properties
• Collaborate on high-end graphic and visual ideas for talent and studio coverage
• Create graphics, storylines and breaking news for our soccer coverage
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in sports (internships or full-time)
• Hands-on experience producing a variety of sporting events (control room experience a plus)
• Knowledge of the entire soccer landscape and able 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 independently and within a teamwork environment
• Bilingual abilities are a plus
CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; 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 includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.
CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.
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