Creative Production Assistant (R50033767)

FOX; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

FOX Sports in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Creative Production Assistant to support the creation of promotional campaigns. Under supervision, you will assist with acquiring, logging, researching materials, and coordinating with creative directors, producers, and project managers to streamline workflow in pre-, production-, and post-production phases.

The role emphasizes organization, research, and basic production support, with weekend or late-night availability when required.

Qualifications

• Must have internship or similar experience in production/promotions.
• Understand what is needed to produce high-quality promos.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and track folders, files, and materials for pre/prod/post-prod.
• Provide production support to creative directors, producers, and project managers.
• Label, screen, log, and dub footage and tapes as assigned.
• Research images, clips, music, and footage for projects.
• Assist in sourcing props, wardrobe, and other shoot items; run errands as needed.
• Create clip reels from sourced materials for editing bays.
• Assist in writing/producing on-air promo spots as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Ability to meet deadlines

Dependable

Education

Bachelor's degree in entertainment-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Photoshop

QuickTime Pro

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox SportsFOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL's America's Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Sports is looking for a Creative Production Assistant to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. Under general supervision, the Creative Production Assistant is responsible for providing support for the creation of promotional campaigns for FOX Sports. This includes acquiring, logging, and researching any materials needed for the production of a promo. The Creative Production Assistant works closely with the creative directors, producers, and project managers in the edit bays, on shoot locations, and in the office to ease and support the workflow for a given project.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organize and track all folders, notes, files, tapes, and materials needed for the pre-production, production, and post-production phases for a given project
• Provide overall production support and assistance to creative directors, producers, and project managers for the completion of a promo
• Label, screen, log, and dub melts, film transfers, and other footage as assigned
• Research images, clips, music, and footage needed for projects
• Research props, wardrobe, and other necessary items for shoots. Courier runs when necessary
• Research information on particular projects, sports, players, and teams
• Download, import, and export files for a project
• Create clip reels from materials screened to be brought in to edit bays
• Assist in writing/producing on-air promotional spots as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Intern experience in a similar field or a vast knowledge of what it takes to produce a high-quality promotion or show
• Experience in a job or internship in a similar atmosphere so that he/she understands what is expected and what the job entails
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and follow-up skills
• Basic level of mathematical/reasoning skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• General internet search capability
• Highly dependable, able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to learn and adapt to various situations, possess strong initiative and determination
• Able to deal with tight deadlines and rush situations in a composed professional way
• Able to work the occasional weekend or late night on limited notice

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Bachelor's degree; preferably in a disciplinary area pertaining to the entertainment industry
• Knowledge of sports
• Knowledge of production/tape format
• Familiar with PC and Mac, QuickTime Pro, and Photoshop

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $19.00-24.50 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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