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Part-Time Content Programming Assistant

The NFL Media office is seeking a Content Programming Assistant to support the Digital Media Programming and Video teams. This role is responsible for Sunday highlight operations across NFL Owned and Operated platforms. Additionally, the Content Programming Assistant position requires a creative thinker with the editorial expertise gained from a background in journalism. The ideal candidate for this position must have extraordinary knowledge of NFL teams, players and current storylines.

The team and responsibilities are both diverse and important and we are looking for a dependable and intelligent person who wants to get their foot in the door of sports media. The ideal candidate for this position must have knowledge of NFL teams, players and current storylines and is also flexible to work weekends, early mornings, late nights, NFL game days and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for watching live NFL games and identifying key moments, milestones and highlights to distribute to NFL platforms.
  • Respond to content request coming in from the Programming and Video teams.
  • Recognize key moments that should be highlighted that may not be included in a specific request.
  • Proactively communicate with Programming and Video teams to ensure we’re capturing the right content.
  • Publish content identified to our internal platform for both mobile and web.
  • Responsible for creating titles, captions, applying metadata and programming video content across NFL digital properties.

Required Qualifications

  • Vast knowledge of NFL teams, personnel and storylines.
  • Must be available to work every Sunday of the NFL season, some in-season holidays and some preseason games.
  • Strong journalism skills (spelling, headline creation, grammar, etc.).
  • Elite communication and organization skills.
  • Ability to multitask (watch live game, write headlines, communicate with programming staff, etc.).
  • Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Intermediate experience in digital media workflows (content creation, metadata, content programming).
  • Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • No video editing experience required.
  • Must be based in Los Angeles or willing to relocate.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education preferred but not required.

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

  • Able to work in a fast-paced game day environment.
  • Willing to learn quickly and think on their feet.
  • Ability to learn new programs and web publishing.
  • Knowledge of trending storylines in sports, news and culture.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

  • Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including early mornings or late nights, weekends, and special events.
  • 29 hours per week expected

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Salary
$20$25 USD

What this application asks

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter

  • LinkedIn Profile optional
  • What is your current address? written answer
  • What are your target compensation expectations?
  • Are you a family member of a current NFL employee? It is the policy of the League Office not to employ family members of employees, or any individual otherwise working or performing services for the NFL, including full time, part time, temporary, intern or seasonal employees. Family members include your spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, grandparent, brother, sister, mother or father in law, nephew, niece, aunt or uncle. choose one
  • Are you a current or former an employee of the League, an NFL player, or an employee of one of the 32 clubs? If so, please select the employment type: choose one
  • At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority, as it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and foster the culture that drives our success. For this reason, the NFL’s Workplace Policy requires employees to work from their assigned NFL office on all regularly scheduled workdays, subject to NFL policy regarding business travel, time off, and similar matters. The NFL will discuss reasonable accommodations for individuals who believe they cannot meet this requirement because of a medical condition or disability. By selecting yes, you are confirming that you can meet this requirement with or without a reasonable accommodation. choose one
  • Are you capable of performing the essential functions of the job for which you are applying to, with or without a reasonable accommodation? choose one
  • If you are a candidate with a disability and require accommodations to participate in the application and/or interview process, please let us know. You may request accommodations by contacting HR Answers at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate your participation in the application and interview process. You may also indicate you will need accommodation by selecting "yes" or "no" below. choose one
  • Are you legally authorized to work in the country where this position is based? choose one
  • Sponsorship for immigration-related work visas is not available for this position. For purposes of this question, sponsorship includes direct sponsorship, entry of the NFL as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the NFL (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.). Please select the most accurate response below. choose one
  • I certify that the answers provided on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. choose one

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