Associate Producer

Job Description
The Associate Producer is responsible for the successful creation, coordination and execution of a show or segment for TV or Digital Platforms. The role of the AP is to prepare the editorial content for the broadcast both for linear and non-linear platforms, also to assist with the management of different aspects of the production and coordinate with internal support areas. Associate Producers are expected to serve as live graphics producer. Also, produce short form content and segments, including but not limited to soccer tactical analysis using various software and production tools to that end. The associate producer will report to the Director of Production.
Job Duties:
Meet with Producer and Area Managers to review production schedule, as well as editorial content for upcoming shows.
Coordinate specific production and staffing needs for broadcasts, including editing and control room areas, technical production, and art departments.
Verify that all in-show production elements are ready for air, with special attention to sponsored elements. Review traffic instructions leading up to the broadcast.
Prepare original editorial content for the linear show and digital extensions both locally and on the field, including but not limited soccer tactical analysis, selecting, translating, and transcribing sound bites and footage for a piece. Prepare research for stories or segments as needed.
Write and supervise scripts, and the editing of a story.
Meet with show director and technical crew to go over show details. Meet with show staff to verify production assignments. Prepare and fact-check all show graphics and segments.
Field Produce stories and remote productions; assist with live shots as needed.
Attain a complete knowledge of all show elements; how they work and how they are applied within the various shows.
Provide story ideas and offer suggestions to improve broadcasts and non-linear coverage on a regular basis. Research stories and produce sweeps series as needed.
Prepare scripts and materials for cross-promotional purposes and for use by digital media department and network affiliates.
Produce sports briefs, halftime reports, other sports segments for quality control and content across broadcast and digital platforms.