Production Assistant

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox Sports

FOX 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 Production Assistant to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. The Production Assistant will work with a team of about 15 Production Assistant colleagues that team up with a group of around 15-20 senior producers that produce the studio content/shows for multiple FOX Sports entities, primarily NFL/NASCAR/World Cup. Responsibilities range from a large spectrum of tasks, but the general role is to assist producers to create content for air.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather media (visual/audio) for a specific Studio piece that could range from :10-5:00
• Conceptualize and provide creative ideas for topics and content that can make air
• Organize, log, filter all media that comes through the building pertaining to our groups needs
• Handle any tasks that come up on a live gameday which include, working with talent on set, put together highlights for air or help identify certain statistics or trends that could be noted on air

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Vast knowledge of sports and some experience at any level of television production
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to process information efficiently and work in a fast paced environment
• Understand basic tools used in the office such as email and other technological assets used within the job
• Able to work long hours that are fluid and inconsistent including working most weekends and late nights

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Bachelor’s degree

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 $19.00-20.68 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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