Research Assistant Jobs

Overview /Objective
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Media Services, the Research Assistant will be expected to fulfill research/footage requests from all 32 NFL teams, Broadcast Partners, Licensing Clients, NFL Network, NFL.com & other NFL entities in a timely manner while working within the NFL Films technical environment. Responsibilities also include fulfilling contractual obligations on a daily & weekly basis within a set deadline while utilizing one of the largest sports libraries. Technical skills with non-linear based editing & cataloging software required.
Responsibilities

• Prioritize work from clients accordingly to relevance of deadlines
• Ensure all deliveries from Media Services lies within company policy
• Understand a file-based distribution system for NFL Films cameras to teams & clients
• Experience necessary with Adobe Premiere & other non-linear editing software
• Research all media according to SOP setup by Media Services using the NFL Films libraries
• Maintain an existing relationship with Licensing to ensure client satisfaction
• Track all billing & costs of work for accounting purposes & apply properly
• Utilize Avid editing software to “special roll” NFL Films cameras
• Develop a deep knowledge of NFL file-based delivery systems such as Signiant Media Exchange or Signiant Media Shuttle
• Deliver video assets to clients within set deadlines for production purposes
• Develop knowledge of all resources available for research purposes

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience
• College Degree Preferred in Media Production
• Non-linear editing & research experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Good NFL/Football Knowledge to work efficiently with archive
• 1 year or more experience with non-linear editing
• College Degree Preferred in Media Production

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Ability to work under pressure within deadlines
• Adobe Premier & accelerated file transfer software knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge of Basic Archive Research & Media Management
• Understanding of deadlines set by programming schedules

Physical Demands

• Pulling video tapes, at times a large amount, to prepare for tape ingest

Travel

• No Travel is Required unless approved by Department Managers

Salary / Pay Range

• $24-25/hour

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice, while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.
• 40-Hour Work Week Minimum.
• Overtime May Be Required During NFL Season to Cover Department Shifts
• The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.