Summary

The NFL digital video distribution business is growing rapidly every day, providing premium video and NFL game highlights to fans across the world. Are you ready to join the team responsible for creating and distributing NFL content to multiple platforms and millions of fans? The Audience Development Team is looking to hire a passionate self-starter to fill our Content Programming Associate position to work with the Digital Video team on selecting, prioritizing and programming content for the NFL's digital platforms and Digital Partners.  This position offers a unique opportunity to help coordinate the current development and operations of NFL’s direct-to-consumer offerings as well as NFL Channel’s rapidly growing free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels around the world. In this role, you will be charged with making sure that our FAST channels and live and VOD products function properly, meet the needs of our partners and reflect positively on the NFL’s brand. In addition, you will be responsible for defining requirements and working with our digital operations team and internal product and engineering teams to implement solutions and results. The role requires a commitment to excellence, a passion for digital content, and a dedication to working with best-in-class digital products.

The Content Programming Associate, which is a full-time, contract role (40 hrs/week, year-round), will work on a team that oversees the creation and distribution of NFL game highlights, VOD content syndication operations, supporting live streaming digital channels, application of metadata, and supporting VOD storage operations on behalf of the NFL Media content organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the content strategy and programming operations of NFL Channel and ensure all content, metadata tags, ad breaks, etc. is actively represented on a 24/7 live linear stream.
• Provide feedback, trends & tailored programming strategies for each individual partner.
• Develop & Maintain strong partner relationships with all NFL FAST Channel & Syndication Partners.
• Work with Product & Engineering teams to create optimal workflows for all programs related to NFL FAST channel
• Create Marketing & Promotional strategy for FAST NFL Channel, including campaigns, social media promotion & imagery
• Managing ad-insertion workflow to ensure streams are fulfilled with dynamic video ads on OTT/CTV/AVOD/FAST devices
• Lead in programming, syndication and delivery of digital video content to our partner organizations
• Edit, upload, and syndicate NFL game highlight content using cloud-based editing software and custom NFL content management systems
• Ensure all NFL video content is properly populated with relevant metadata, compelling SEO-Friendly titles/captions, relevant tags & delivery to respective partners and NFL Clubs.
• Archive NFL digital video original and historical video content to our cloud storage system
• Responsible for assisting in cutting VOD content from NFL Network shows and posting to NFL digital platforms
• Assist in hiring, overseeing & training for Seasonal NFL FAST Channel Video Coordinators

Required Qualifications

• Vast knowledge of NFL teams, personnel and storylines
• Expertise in FAST Business & Digital Trends
• Must be available to flexible hours according to the NFL events calendar including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays and special events/instances of breaking news
• Strong journalism skills (spelling, headline creation, grammar, AP Style etc.)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
• Ability to learn new technical workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous editing experience on Adobe Premiere preferred but not required 
• Intermediate experience in digital media workflows (content creation, metadata, content programming)
• Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Must be based in Los Angeles, New Jersey, New York, or willing to relocate
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

• Elite communication and organization skills
• Strong knowledge of NFL teams, personnel, history and storylines
• Knowledge of Adobe Premiere a plus
• Knowledge of trending storylines in sports, news & culture

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

• 40 hours per week, holidays, weekends

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.