Seasonal Long Form Production Assistant
The Seasonal Long‑Form Production Assistant will have daily responsibilities that include, without limitation, the following:
- Shoot and edit the Bengals’ weekly talking‑heads show, including camera operation, audio setup, lighting, and post‑production.
- Assist in producing long‑form storytelling and feature content, including coach and player interviews.
- Shoot practice and gameday highlights and atmosphere for use across digital and broadcast platforms.
- Capture training camp events, including practices, press conferences, and team activities.
- Edit in‑season content such as Mic’d Ups, interviews, and other social/web video projects.
- Ingest, organize, and log footage using Iconik or similar media asset management systems, including Wires, Films Top, Films Ground, Radio Calls, Alexa Highlights, and Network Melts.
- Set up and support studio productions, ensuring proper lighting, audio, and video equipment operation.
- Maintain organized workflows and collaborate closely with producers and editors to meet weekly deadlines.
- Ability to lift and carry 50–75 lbs. of production equipment as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the production team.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in video production or a related field.
- Prior experience in sports or broadcast production preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects.
- Strong creative and storytelling instincts applicable to long‑form, interview‑driven, and episodic content.
- Technical experience with cine‑style cameras, studio lighting, audio equipment, and media asset management systems (Iconik or similar).
- Organized, dependable, and comfortable working under tight timelines.
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn new tools, workflows, and production techniques.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and all Bengals home games; some away‑game travel and off‑site shoots may be required.
- Reel/work samples and professional references are required for consideration.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Job Questions:
Are you able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as required by the Cincinnati Bengals’ schedule throughout the NFL season?
Are you able to relocate to (or already reside in) the Cincinnati area and work in person at our office throughout the 2026 football season?
Do you have a bachelor’s degree in a video production–related field?
Are you proficient in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects?
Do you have hands‑on experience with cine‑cameras, media asset management systems, and studio lighting/equipment?
Are you able to lift 50–75 lbs. of production equipment?
Please share a link to your reel/work samples.
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States and able to meet all employment requirements for this role?