Media Design Group Creative Associate (External Agency Staff)

The NFL Media Design Group is seeking an experienced Creative Associate to lead production of graphics and other design-based assets for NFL Network Games and Partner Games (Netflix Game etc.) NFL Events (Combine Draft etc.) live studio shows and special programming throughout the year. This person will immerse themselves in the production and logistical details of each project serving as a communication hub between internal and external collaborators while overseeing the successful execution of all deliverables.

In addition to leading the execution of high-impact organizational priorities as an individual contributor this role supervises the work of an assigned team and participates in the broader resource planning and scheduling for the department alongside Directors Sr. Creative Producers and other Creative Associates. Their participation in leadership meetings ensures support staff is effectively utilized within our annual calendar prioritizing the broader goals set by organizational leadership and the NFL Media Design Group.

The role willreportdirectly to the Director Creative Services.

Responsibilities

• Be the co-ambassador of quality & integrity for all visual elements across all owned/operatedand partner platforms representingbrands logos players keyart and associated assets.
• Serve as both an individual Production leader and departmental collaborator oriented to both short-term project execution and holistic planning within the Media Design Group.
• Be the central point-of-contact between all internal interdepartmental and external groups involved in project development execution and support. Interdepartmentally our group works closely with Production Operations Sales IT Promos Scheduling Engineering and Digital teams. Externally our collaborators include animation studios print vendors and other broadcast/streaming or digital Networks.
• Define the scope of work and personnel needs for assigned projects.
• Work closely with department leadership to establish forecast rescope and/or accommodate project budget constraints from conception to delivery.
• Help negotiate and manage project statements of work estimates and related parameters with external vendors and agencies.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Actively participate in problem-solving balancing each projects technical logistic or content needs with our goal of developing innovative and creative ways to tell stories with design and animation.
• Partner with Creative Directors and Art Directors to ensure creative content is executed at a high quality in a brand-consistent manner.
• Clearly communicate short and long-term project expectations to collaborators vendors partners and supporting staff.
• Supervise and oversee the work of assigned Creative Producers Associate Creative Producers and/or Coordinators setting short-term and long-term project expectations.

Required Qualifications

• 7 years working as a Creative Producer in the broadcast/sports industry.
• Senior experience overseeing Maxon-C4D Adobe After Effects PhotoshopIllustrator and InDesign-based projects.
• Experience with Live Game production teams and broadcast partners (NFL game experience is a huge plus).
• Senior experience with control room workflows and playback devices (EVS Mira)
• Experience working with Real-Time Systems teams (VizRT Trio SMT Chyron-based graphics) for live studio / game / event production
• Fluency in the Microsoft Suite and hands-on familiarity with Adobe Photoshop Illustrator AE and Premiere.
• Ability toadhereto and uphold establishedfile naming conventions and organizational guidelines.
• Able to accommodate non-standard work hours holidays and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelorsand/or Artdegreepreferred
• Experience working on-site at remote events or games (truck experience)
• Hands-on working experience with Adobe Photoshop Illustrator AE and Premiere.
• Experience using Project Management platforms (such as ClickUp ) and building presentation decks (Keynote Canva)

Other Key Attributes/ Characteristics

• Motivated detail-oriented organized and accountable with the ability to perform in highly collaborative settings
• Strategic problem-solving skills and the capacity to distill complex information into meaningful concepts ideas and designs
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills while managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Confidence in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility when faced with new information needs or challenges
• Self-motivated and proactive
• A passion for mentorship inclusion and growth
• Experience with live action post-production and new media
• Knowledge of the sports and media business
• Willingness to invest in understanding the business of the NFL to better support and enhance how we serve our clubs and engage our fans
• Experience developing and refining workflows and operations related to graphics production and delivery
• Proven ability to think big by providing clear and practical plans to deliver on team goals
• Ability to communicate clearly and convey the appropriate context when delegating tasks while providing consistent support and feedback

Travel

• Potential for travel centered aroundLiveGames and NFL events.

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.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• NFL employeesare required towork40 hoursper week. The ability to accommodate non-standard work hoursholidaysand weekends is.

• This job posting is for a position with one of the NFLs third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation benefits and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for anadditionalperiod by agreement between the NFL and the agency.

Salary

$62.50 - $77 USD