Associate Web Producer at Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network LLC
Stamford, CT 06914
About the Job
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 Stadium\Barclays 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 media\content 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