Broadcast Associate - Soccer (Freelance)

The Broadcast Associate will be responsible for a variety of production responsibilities to support our studio coverage. Responsibilities include coordinating graphics on studio shows, as well as sport specific research, especially UEFA Champions & Europa League, Serie A and Concacaf. The Broadcast Associate will also be involved with obtaining, organizing, and logging video footage for use in shows and other production elements.
This is a Freelance position.
Responsibilities:
Graphics/Font Coordinator on studio shows across our various soccer properties
Consistently looking for newsworthy events related to all our soccer properties
Collaborating on high-end graphic and visual ideas for talent and studio coverage
Some travel as needed
Creating graphics, storylines and breaking news for our soccer coverage
Qualifications:
Hands-on experience producing a variety of sporting events (control room experience a plus)
Must be aware of the entire soccer landscape and be able to think outside the box visually
High knowledge of soccer, both internationally and domestically
Able to work under tight deadlines and handle a high-pressure environment
Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and within a teamwork environment
Bilingual abilities are a plus
Experience/Education:
0-2 years of experience in Sports
Bachelor's Degree preferred
CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the SEC ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.
In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.
CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.
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