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Detroit Lions · 2 days ago

Production Associate

Allen Park, MI 48101

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Detroit Lions are seeking a Production Associate to support media content across all team platforms. This role involves capturing, editing, and producing engaging video content while collaborating with the content team and managing various media tasks during the NFL season.

American FootballSportsSports Leagues and Teams

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Capture, edit and assist in production of content on deadline for all team digital and social platforms

Editing will include integration of graphic elements, music, and sound effects

Upload/post finished product to the team’s digital properties and social media profiles and distribute certain projects to media outlets using our File Transfer Protocol

Collaborate with Content Producers and Team Reporter to deliver impactful pieces of content to help reach the department’s overall annual content goals across all platforms

Translate high-level ideas from project owners and convert same to production treatments

Assist in tagging and organizing video for team’s digital asset management system

Stream and record press conferences during in-season weeks as well as after games

Edit within and deliver projects in various aspect ratios, resolutions, and frame rates

Take video equipment out into the field to capture and create compelling video packages that recap our community efforts and collaborations with partners

Film video and capture audio during live football action in practice and gameday environments

Performing other duties as assigned

Will adjust work schedule to meet departmental demands

Will keep appropriate information confidential

Will accept other responsibilities and duties required by the supervisor consistent with the objectives and essential functions of this position. Such responsibilities shall be incorporated into the position description if they are ongoing

Qualification

Video productionMedia editing softwareVideography skillsMotion graphic animationHD camera operationVideo encoding knowledgeEditorial judgmentNFLCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCreativity

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Production, Communications or related field required

Experience in video production, sports or news environment with a strong knowledge of the game of football required

Proficiency with media editing software; including Adobe Premier, Final Cut, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Avid, DaVinci Resolve

Strong video editing and videography skills required

Understanding of video encoding, codecs and formatting projects for appropriate channels

Proficient at posting content to various websites (CMS)

Evidence of creativity and innovation in developing project and story ideas

Evidence of highly developed verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment and journalistic ethics

Demonstrated strong organization and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple projects

Experience operating multiple types of HD cameras is required

General understanding of NFL rules, teams, players and culture is required

Ability and willingness to work flexible and non-traditional schedules, including evenings, weekends and holidays in a fast-paced environment

Will adjust schedule as needed to meet work goals and time constraints, including working nights, weekends, during training camp and holidays, as NFL football schedule directs

Must possess a valid Driver's License and a good driving record

Preferred

Motion graphic animation experience preferred

A reel (YouTube or Vimeo) that shows you can manage a project from start to finish is preferred

Company

Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit

Founded in 1929

Allen Park, Michigan, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.detroitlions.com

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