Associate Producer, Graphics

About the role

The Associate Producer (GFX) serves as shift supervisor within the CBS Sports HQ graphics team, leading the playout and execution of on-air graphics for live studio productions. This role blends creative storytelling, editorial judgment, and technical execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as shift supervisor: delegate assignments, troubleshoot basic graphics technical issues with Engineering, and provide feedback and coaching to teammates.
• Collaborate with fellow Associate Producers, Graphic Designers, and Content Producers to plan graphic execution and align branding and strategy across the CBS Sports HQ graphics team.
• Enforce CBS Sports editorial standards and align audience messaging within segments, reviewing graphics closely and in a timely fashion to catch mistakes.
• Oversee coordination of graphics in the control room for tentpole events (e.g., Selection Sunday, Super Bowl Sunday, NBA Draft).
• Collaborate directly with producers and the Research department to design and pitch custom Photoshop graphics and XPression templates that enhance storylines, statistics, and game analysis for viewers.
• Provide feedback on custom studio wall graphics to elevate creativity and innovation.
• Write succinct headlines that reflect key storylines, applying strong editorial judgment, critical thinking, and AP Style Guide standards.
• Build graphics and operate ROSS XPression for live studio productions when needed; update manual game-driven and “evergreen” graphics throughout sports seasons.
• Work well under pressure in a live control room environment, with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of on-air graphics systems playout experience in a major market or at the network level.
• Deep sports knowledge with college and professional sports beyond CBS Sports properties, including strong familiarity with fantasy and gambling.
• Ability to work flexible hours — including nights, weekends, and holidays — under tight deadlines, with a proactive work ethic and willingness to take initiative and learn new skills.

Qualifications

• Comfortable making decisions and finding solutions as a supervisor/leader in prior teams or workplaces; experience delivering feedback and modeling professional behavior.
• Prior experience utilizing ROSS XPression or Chyron.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, and basic knowledge of After Effects.
• Experience assisting design and production teams by creating custom walls using Adobe Photoshop and/or After Effects.

Benefits

• Hiring Salary Range: $56,000.00 - 70,000.00.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.