Production Assistant, Live Events

The HEAT Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The HEAT Group is seeking an entry-level Production Assistant to join our content team, focusing on live sports production and control room operations. You will assist the Manager of Content Studio with game-night responsibilities, help organize, deliver, and coordinate content for the control room while supporting live HEAT broadcasts.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with production tools such as Tricaster, Dreamcatcher, and Ross XPression, log and archive broadcasts, prep shoots, and support

Qualifications

• Interest in live production and sports broadcasting.
• Experience with production tools preferred but not required.
• Ability to multitask and stay composed during live shows.
• Solid basketball knowledge to understand game flow.

Responsibilities

• Assist live production crews with in-arena shows, pregame content and real-time storytelling.
• Shadow and support live event operators in control room environments and during broadcasts.
• Log and archive broadcasts and fulfill content requests.
• Assist with on-location shoots inside and outside the arena.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro is required.
• Help onboard and train interns alongside the Manager, Content Studio.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Tools

Tricaster

Dreamcatcher

Ross XPression

Job description

We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented entry-level Production Assistant to join our content team, with a focus on live sports production and control room operations. This role is ideal for someone eager to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, team‑first environment.

This role will assist the Manager of Content Studio with Game Night responsibilities, helping organize, deliver, and coordinate content for the control room while actively supporting the live production of HEAT games and arena events. You’ll also gain exposure to production tools like Tricaster, Dreamcatcher, and studio workflows.

Day-to-day responsibilities include work alongside producers, editors, and our interns to support logging, archiving, prepping shoots, recording broadcasts, and fulfilling content requests. If you’re passionate about sports and production, this is a chance to contribute, grow, and be part of a championship‑caliber creative team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following are examples of the various functions required. The job requirements are not limited to the items on this list.

Live Production / Control Room

• Assist live production crews with in‑arena shows, pregame and timeout content, and real‑time storytelling
• Shadow and support live event operators (e.g., replay, switching, graphics) in control room environments
• Gain experience or demonstrate interest in systems such as Tricaster, Dreamcatcher, and Ross XPression
• Learn the basics of video signal flow, comms, and intercom coordination during live broadcasts
• Support Content Studio team during HEAT home games and events at Kaseya Center
• Record and log live HEAT home and away broadcasts (pregame, halftime, postgame, live streamed events) into the department’s digital archive
• Log game melts, ENG/media clips in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist with on‑location shoots inside and outside the arena (set building, grip support)
• Fulfill footage requests, including VNRs and archival needs
• Maintain departmental SOPs and keep Music Cue Sheet and Arena On‑Hold updated
• Transfer historical footage to updated formats as needed
• Export and send daily coverage (practice, shootarounds, postgame) to media distribution channels
• Help onboard and train interns alongside the Manager, Content Studio
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and studio operations
• Must be proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro

Desired Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Interest in live production, sports broadcasting, or content creation
• Experience (even academic or student‑run) with any of the following: Tricaster, Dreamcatcher, Ross, Premiere, After Effects is preferred, but not required.
• Ability to multitask under pressure and maintain composure during live shows
• Must have a solid understanding of basketball, including scoring, stats, and game flow.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays during HEAT season
• Highly organized, reliable, and excited to learn and grow in a team setting

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