Associate Producer

Sinclair Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Producer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves creating engaging content for both broadcast and social platforms while collaborating with various departments to enhance promotional elements in live sports broadcasts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production, proficiency in Avid editing software, and a passion for sports, particularly basketball, hockey, and baseball. Join a transformative company dedicated to delivering top-notch sports content and enjoy a range of benefits, including health plans and retirement options.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation Leave

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plans

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production and technical operations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create content for broadcast and social platforms.
• Field producing live shots and feature stories.
• Train and evaluate Production Assistants and Interns.

Skills

Production and Technical Operations

Avid Editing Software

Interpersonal Communication

Project Management

Knowledge of NBA, NHL, MLB

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Avid Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our roster has an opening with your name on it!

Bally Sports' mission is to build a transformative, participatory sports platform, anchored by the most exclusive and relevant live professional games, providing fans with a year-round opportunity to engage with content and communities they are most passionate about.

The Position :

We are currently seeking an Associate Producer to join the Bally Sports North team. Reporting to the Coordinating Producer, this role oversees, executes, and coordinates a wide range of network projects for live sports and related programming. The Associate Producer creates content for both linear broadcast and social platforms, collaborates closely with team partners, sales, and communication departments to ensure all elements and company initiatives are correctly implemented within our broadcasts. The role also involves field producing live shots and feature stories, basic editing on Avid software, and hiring and training Production Assistants and Interns in a studio environment.

The Game Plan: What you will do

• Create content for broadcast and social platforms.
• Collaborate with other departments and team partners to ensure sales and promotional elements are integrated into broadcasts.
• Field producing live shots and feature stories.
• Editing on Avid software.
• Train and evaluate Production Assistants and Interns.

The Stats: What to bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Broadcasting, Radio/TV/Film, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in production and technical operations.
• Ability to travel and attend live sporting events.
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of studio and remote production equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Experience with Avid editing software.
• Organization and project management skills.
• Knowledge of and passion for NBA basketball, NHL hockey, and Major League Baseball.

The company is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Final compensation will depend on factors such as relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits including participation in a retirement plan, insurance options, health, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation, personal leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plans.

About us :

Diamond Sports Group LLC, an independently managed and unconsolidated subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., owns the Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks (RSNs), the nation’s leading provider of local sports. Its 17 RSNs include: Bally Sports Detroit, Florida, Great Lakes, Indiana, Kansas City, Midwest, New Orleans, North, Ohio, Oklahoma, San Diego, SoCal, South, Southeast, Southwest, Sun, West, and Wisconsin. These networks serve as the TV home to over half of all MLB, NHL, and NBA teams based in the US. Diamond Sports Group also has a joint venture in Marquee (home of the Chicago Cubs) and a minority interest in the YES Network (home of the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets). Each year, Diamond RSNs produce approximately 5,000 live local sports telecasts and a variety of other sports programs.