Streaming Graphics Production Assistant

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The Streaming Graphics Production Assistant is responsible for assisting producers and senior producers with the program development, creative and editorial direction of CBS Sports. We bring our passion for sports and love of our work, serving up sports content to fans everywhere, and this role will help us succeed in that mission.

This role is on-site 5 days a week at our Stamford facility located at 250 Harbor Drive in Stamford, CT.. This role supports a swing shift (4pm-midnight) and nights, weekends & holidays are expected.

Responsibilities:
•    Build graphics on Ross XPression for live and taped studio shows, segments, and highlights
•    Utilize Adobe Photoshop and After Effects to create and edit custom studio wall graphics
•    Work closely with directors and producers to fire graphics from XPression in a studio environment
•    Research ideas and statistics to enhance storytelling in our highlight and talkback segments
•    Opportunity to work on extensive, live studio productions such as NFL & NBA Drafts, Selection Sunday, and Big Ten on CBS, and the Masters Tournament
•    Assist podcasting team with fonting live streams airing on HQ and YouTube
•    Assist producers and production assistants with edits and other production content.

Qualifications:
•    College Degree    

•    Experience with Ross Xpression and Chryon a plus

•    Prior experience in Sports Broadcast Television is a plus

•    Working knowledge of and interest in sports
•    Understanding of editorial content and AP Style Guide
•    Ability to work well under pressure in a live control room environment
•    Ability to work well with others and thrive in a group environment
•    Ability to juggle multiple tasks on a given shift
•    Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and a keen attention to detail 

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $48,000.00 - 53,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.   

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• 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.
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