New York Post · 1 day ago
Sports Production Assistant
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25/hr - $28/hr
2+ years expThe New York Post is the nation’s oldest newspaper with a dynamic video department focused on digital video. They are seeking a Production Assistant to support a daily live sports show by assisting in production processes and creating engaging video content for social media.
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Responsibilities
Assist in all aspects of daily production for a nationally distributed live sports show
Produce compelling, shareable short-form video clips to drive tune-in and audience engagement
Lead the creation of thumbnails, headlines, and other visual/packaging elements optimized for digital and social platforms
Manage and execute interactive promotion of show content across social media channels
Socialize show clips strategically to maximize reach, viewership, and engagement
Ensure smooth day-to-day production workflows while juggling multiple simultaneous tasks
Collaborate with producers and team members to generate ideas and contribute to daily show brainstorming
Support the production of digitally native video content tailored to platform-specific audiences
Apply deep knowledge of sports—including major leagues, emerging sports, gambling, esports, and fantasy—to content creation and promotion
Identify and help elevate unconventional, entertaining, and newsworthy sports stories in line with the publication’s brand voice
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years of experience in a digital/sports newsroom environment
Encyclopedic sports knowledge including upstart sports, fantasy, and esports
Ability to pitch, produce, and script
Ability to polish on camera talent
Ability to work closely with internal stakeholders and reporters
Excellent communication and people skills
Strong news judgment, track record of successful video production
Implement best practices for video metadata, thumbnails, and discovery on all videos
Strong news judgment and attention to detail and journalistic values a must
Must enjoy working collaboratively and accurately in a fast paced but fun environment
Preferred
Experience creating video for social platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, X and more a plus
Fluency with key tools in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects) also a plus
Familiarity with the New York Post and our writing style
Use web analytics to monitor audience engagement with our videos and strategize for growth on various platforms
Excited about new types of multimedia storytelling
Benefits
Benefits eligibility begins upon conversion to full-time employment.
Company
New York Post
The New York Post is an American daily newspaper, primarily distributed in New York City and its surrounding area.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Ruchalski
Senior Vice President, CFO
Brad Elders
EVP & COO
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