Producer/Programmer, Sports Illustrated (Temp)

Minute Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Minute Media, producer/Programmer for Sports Illustrated (Temp) in New York, is seeking a temporary Programmer/Producer to support SI TV programming operations. The role involves maintaining schedules, preparing content for air, coordinating live events, and producing thumbnails and graphics with basic editing skills.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and sports-minded, with familiarity in Adobe Creative Suite and a basic understanding of content metadata and QC.

Qualifications

• Experience in television programming, digital video production, media operations, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Basic video editing knowledge and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Familiarity with video formats, closed captions, metadata, and basic quality control.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and shared planning documents.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently while coordinating with a small team.
• A strong interest in sports. Experience with Frequency or other streaming television scheduling platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain daily and weekly programming schedules, including new episodes, library content, and live sports.
• Upload, organize, and prepare video assets within the channel’s content management and scheduling platforms.
• Write and verify program titles, descriptions, and metadata, and ensure thumbnails and closed captions are accurate.
• Review videos for technical quality, confirm runtimes, and identify commercial break placements.
• Track live event schedules, update programming as needed, and communicate changes to internal teams and distribution partners.
• Perform basic video edits and use Adobe Creative Suite to prepare thumbnails, graphics, and promotional assets.
• Support content deliveries to streaming and on demand partners and compile audience performance reports.

Skills

Television programming

Video production

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Sports interest

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

After Effects

Spreadsheets

Job description

Producer/Programmer, Sports Illustrated (Temp)

• Content
• New York
• Full-time

Description

For 70 years, Sports Illustrated (SI) has been recognized for shaping modern culture at the intersection of sports, lifestyle, and entertainment. SI is a 360-degree platform that unites athletes, teams and fans worldwide through quality content, innovative digital experiences, unforgettable events, and original products. Its award-winning media arm brings powerful storytelling to life through probing profiles and up-to-date news on SI.com, across social media platforms, and through its renowned print magazine whose cover is widely regarded as the most coveted space in sports media. SI brings its unique perspective to marquee events and captivating brand activations including: “SI The Party”, Club SI, the Sportsperson of the Year Awards, SI Swimsuit Launch Weekend, and the SI Circuit Series. For more information, visit SI.com. Follow Sports Illustrated on X, Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook.

Sports Illustrated is seeking a temporary Programmer/Producer to support the daily programming and operations of SI TV, our streaming television channel. Working closely with SI’s video team, this person will help maintain programming schedules, prepare content for air, and coordinate live sports, studio shows, and documentaries. The ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, and passionate about sports, with basic video editing skills and an interest in how a television channel operates.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain daily and weekly programming schedules, including new episodes, library content, and live sports.
• Upload, organize, and prepare video assets within the channel’s content management and scheduling platforms.
• Write and verify program titles, descriptions, and metadata, and ensure thumbnails and closed captions are accurate.
• Review videos for technical quality, confirm runtimes, and identify commercial break placements.
• Track live event schedules, update programming as needed, and communicate changes to internal teams and distribution partners.
• Perform basic video edits and use Adobe Creative Suite to prepare thumbnails, graphics, and promotional assets.
• Support content deliveries to streaming and on demand partners and compile audience performance reports.

Requirements

What You Have

• Experience in television programming, digital video production, media operations, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Basic video editing knowledge and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Familiarity with video formats, closed captions, metadata, and basic quality control.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and shared planning documents.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work independently while coordinating with a small team.
• A strong interest in sports. Experience with Frequency or other streaming television scheduling platforms is a plus.

The expected hourly range for this position is between $40 and $50. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience, and location.

Minute Media is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minute Media participates in E-Verify.