Production Assistant

Who We Are:

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 250 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, World Rugby, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The Production Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the MLS on Apple TV studio programming. The ideal candidate will assist in the creation of video content, graphics, and other production elements, ensuring the highest quality standards are met. This individual should have a passion for soccer, a broad knowledge of the North American soccer landscape, and a collaborative approach to production tasks.

• Content Research:

  • Write accurate and consistent scripts and shot sheets for talent and production staff.

  • Maintain strong understanding of MLS and North American soccer landscape to contribute story & content ideas to enhance productions.

• Live Graphics Production:

  • Develop understanding of graphics creation software and best practices.

  • Research, prepare, and implement live graphics as requested by show producers..

• Video Content Creation:

  • Gather, organize, and distribute video content for assigned production tasks.

  • Work with editors and tape operators to produce highlights, b-rolls, montages, and more for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

  • Manage video databases and archives to source necessary content.

• Production Support:

  • Monitor on-air content to ensure accuracy and consistency with production standards.

  • Use social media and other tools to source breaking news, statistics, and storylines.

• Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with other team members to meet tight deadlines and deliver compelling content.

  • Execute assigned work and proactively assist with needs of production as a whole.

You Have These:

Television Production Understanding

• Exposure to live television production, ideally in sports

• Understanding of live television graphics, tape, and/or edit roles

• Familiarity with edit, rundown, and other production software

Soccer Knowledge & Passion:

• A passion for soccer and a wide understanding of MLS and its place in the world soccer landscape

Skills and Attributes:

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred, but not required

• Excellent collaborative and communication skills

• The ability to work effectively in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks independently.

• A creative mindset to identify and develop engaging content.

• Knowledge and awareness of content platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc.

Travel:

Travel may be required for on-site production or event coverage.

Location:

This role is based in Stamford, CT. The candidate should expect to be in the studio 4 days per week. Due to the nature of sports production, weekend work is required.

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