Production Assistant Interns

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Production Assistant Intern will provide support to studio show producers and directors as needed for all programming associated with SportsNet Pittsburgh. Duties include but are not limited to editing video packages writing copy researching and archiving stories and video content.

This is a 20-24 hour per week internship paying $10 per hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Digital Video editing (highlights soundbites packages) using Adobe Premiere.
Write/edit feature packages as directed. Assist producers and APs in securing and organizing production materials for events and studio shows including rundown copying and distribution.
Operate studio cameras and serve as a Stage Manager during studio shows.
Logging melts and soundbites for production.
Serve as a digital archiver for SNP tape library.
Successfully complete other broadcast related tasks/assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

Knowledgeable about the various aspects of TV production.
Solid knowledge of Pittsburgh sports particularly baseball and hockey and preferably major Pittsburgh sports teams.
Solid internet research skills.
Editing experience (specifically non-linear) preferred.
Creativity and drive and the ability to contribute ideas to the production are a must.
Strong work ethic reliable and professional.
Ability to successfully work in a fast paced loosely structured growing and changing work. environment; must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision but also able to work effectively within a team environment.
Able to work weekends nights and holidays as needed.

Who We Are

NESN (New England Sports Network) is owned by Fenway Sports Group which also owns the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Penguins among other holdings and Delaware North owners of the Boston Bruins. NESN is delivered throughout the six-state New England region and nationally as NESN National. The definitive source for New England sports programming NESN consistently has been one of the top-rated regional sports networks in the country with a reputation for innovative and award-winning production of sports events and specials.

As of 2023 NESN manages SportsNet Pittsburgh a newly branded regional sports network that televises Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates games as well as local college sports original content and more in PA WV and portions of MD OH and NY.

Our professional environment is passionate adaptable creative and filled with aspiring individuals who are driven to grow with our company. Our core values are at the heart of who we are. We have a spontaneous and vibrant culture and we truly believe in team spirit and collaboration.

NESN is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy national origin age disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

NESN is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please contact our HR team at or .

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Required Experience:

Intern

This is a 20-24 hour per week internship paying $10 per hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Digital Video editing (highlights soundbites packages) using Adobe Premiere.
Write/edit feature packages as directed. Assist producers and APs in securing and organizing production materials for events and studio shows including rundown copying and distribution.
Operate studio cameras and serve as a Stage Manager during studio shows.
Logging melts and soundbites for production.
Serve as a digital archiver for SNP tape library.
Successfully complete other broadcast related tasks/assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

Knowledgeable about the various aspects of TV production.
Solid knowledge of Pittsburgh sports particularly baseball and hockey and preferably major Pittsburgh sports teams.
Solid internet research skills.
Editing experience (specifically non-linear) preferred.
Creativity and drive and the ability to contribute ideas to the production are a must.
Strong work ethic reliable and professional.
Ability to successfully work in a fast paced loosely structured growing and changing work. environment; must be a self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision but also able to work effectively within a team environment.
Able to work weekends nights and holidays as needed.

Who We Are