Freelance Content Coordinator

About the role

The Freelance Content Coordinator is responsible for all communication and acquisition of content appearing on SNY, our website and social channels. Duties include communicating with New York teams' PR staff and other media outlets to acquire content via Zoom, scheduling and sharing transmission info with crews, and serving as quality control for incoming feeds.

• Communicate daily with New York teams' PR staff and other media outlets to acquire content via Zoom.
• Help schedule and share transmission info with crews out in the field and back at the studio.
• Ensure quality control of all incoming elements, including remote setups, streamed content, and taped field content.
• Manage communication of active feed paths to content staff.
• Book production trucks, remote studios, and video conference calls.
• Communicate with team and league PR staffs, including media credentialing, Zoom access, and future schedules.
• Aid in updating team/league mandated video guidelines and restrictions for both linear and digital platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in video production.
• Thorough knowledge of the New York sports market and editorial judgment.
• Tact, diplomacy, decisiveness, and superior people skills required.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal & communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and leadership qualities.
• Strong computer skills: experience with AVID Media Composer, Media Central and Capture Manager, iNEWS, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Dropbox.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, meticulous, and able to maintain confidentiality.