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YES Network is actively seeking an Associate Web Producer to join their team in Stamford, CT.
About YES Network:
Founded in 2002, The YES Network is the most watched regional sports network in the country in 15 of the past 17 years. YES owns exclusive local TV rights to the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees, and the Brooklyn Nets. YES has earned 141 Emmy Awards since its launch in 2002. YES also televises original biography, interview and magazine programs, and college sports. YES has made the list of Forbes top 10 most valuable sports business brands in the world for nine straight years.
About the Role:
The YES Network, the #1 Regional Sports Network in the country, is seeking an Associate Web Producer for their Stamford, Connecticut. studio. This position will report directly to the Director of Digital Advertising.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in daily posting to socials & providing content ideas year-round
- Edit videos (prior knowledge of the Adobe suite is ESSENTIAL)
- Gameday responsibilities (Socials, YES App, GFX overlays on the App)
- Convert content for YES App through its process
- Go to the StadiumBarclays Center as needed to assist in content creation (solo posting or a second set of hands)
- Take on responsibilities in reporting metrics
- Execute distribution of content from assorted departments
- Assist in partnerships with sales team
- Provide information to feature producers & editors to help complete their projects
- Contribute to completion of special requests from PR and Marketing teams
- Collaborate with Yankees & Nets social mediacontent teams
- Keep key YES department heads looped in on important initiatives
Ideal Candidate:
- Bachelor’s Degree – preferred but not required
- 1 – 3 years of professional workforce experience preferred
- High-level knowledge of MLB & the NBA. Working knowledge of the WNBA and other North American team sports
- Strong knowledge of baseball & basketball statistics
- Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, most importantly Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere.
- Active user of social media
- Past experience serving as or working on a team that represented the voice of a brand
- Understanding of the nature and environment that goes with working for a network that is on air 24/7/365 (work on nights & weekends + breaking news environments common)
Additional Important Information & Offerings:
- 5 days per week in-office work schedule (schedule will vary based on Yankees & Nets schedule)
- 45k annual base salary
- 401k, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, FSA, and transit commuter benefits
- On-site in-office work in the Stamford, CT studio
- Strong team-centric and collaborative company culture environment
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