Assistant Content Producer

The Assistant Content Producer provides production support to SportsNet Pittsburgh for live studio and remote productions by producing the in-game score bug, logging and editing videotape, researching, and gathering footage, as well as researching stats and storylines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate in-game score bug by integrating editorial interface, game stats, sponsorship, and promotion.
• Collaborate with network sales and promotions on score bug integrations.
• Serve as primary network contact with the score bug vendor on GUI updates for sponsors and editorial integrations.
• Screen and log videotape of games and melts to learn camera angles and determine best video for features, teases, and promos.
• Research stats and storylines on off-days for game and studio.
• Assist producers in securing and organizing production materials for events and studio shows.
• Check and gather headlines, photos, and footage for use in features.
• Successfully complete other related tasks/assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

• Solid knowledge of Pittsburgh sports, particularly baseball.
• Solid internet research skills.
• Creativity and drive and the ability to contribute ideas to the production are a must.
• Strong work ethic, reliable and professional.
• Solid organizational skills; Strong communication and interpersonal skills, must possess a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Ability to successfully work in a fast paced, loosely structured, growing and changing work environment; must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision but also able to work effectively within a team environment.
• Able to work weekends, nights and holidays as needed.

Who We Are

NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group (who also own the Boston Red Sox) and Delaware North (who also own the Boston Bruins) and is delivered to over 4 million homes throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming, NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country, with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.

Beginning this fall, NESN will manage SportsNet Pittsburgh, a newly branded regional sports network in Pittsburgh that airs Pittsburgh Penguins games locally, as well as local college games, original content and more. NESN is partially owned by Fenway Sports Group, who are also owners of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Our professional environment is passionate, adaptable, creative, filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture, and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.

NESN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.