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Overview:

CBS Sports HQ is looking for a new manager to join the Editorial Graphics team in Stamford, CT! This position is responsible for planning graphics execution in alignment with CBS Sports branding and strategy. This manager reports into the Senior Manager, Editorial Graphics and manages a team of Associate Producers and Production Assistants.

This role is based on-site in Stamford and the schedule will include nights (starting at 4pm ET) in addition to weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading a team of Associate Producers and Production Assistants
• Providing employee development, scheduling staff, delegating assignments and providing feedback and coaching; Serves as shift supervisor as needed
• Troubleshooting basic graphics technical issues with Engineering
• Collaborating with Editorial, Research, Marketing, Programming, Sales, and Production staff across CBS Sports streaming and linear properties to bridge consistency in content
• Assisting with deploying new software and training staff on new editorial and technological workflows
• Enforcing CBS Sports editorial standards and aligns audience messaging within segments and using high attention to detail to catch mistakes while reviewing graphics in a timely fashion
• Updating and maintaining graphics guides and style guides for CBS Sports HQ graphics employees
• Ensuring assets (i.e. logos, front ends, headshots, promos) are organized and available for programming in time for air
• Collaborating directly with the producers and Research department to design and pitch custom XPression templates that enhance storylines, statistics, and game analysis for the viewer
• Providing feedback on custom studio wall graphics to elevate creativity and innovation
• Writing succinct headlines to reflect key storylines and critical thinking in selection of research notes to further the story
• Assist the design and production teams by creating custom walls using Adobe Photoshop

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relative experience including graphic style guide application in a sports network, brand or newsroom setting
• Previous supervisor/leader with experience making decisions and finding solutions
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays under tight deadlines

Additional Qualifications:

• Deep sports knowledge of college and professional sports, fantasy and gambling beyond CBS Sports properties
• Experience in delivering feedback and modeling professional behavior
• Prior experience utilizing ROSS XPression, Chyron
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, basic knowledge of After Effects a plus
• Strong knowledge of editorial content and AP Style Guide
• Ability to work well in a live control room environment and in a group environment
• Well-developed communication skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $98,400.00 - 105,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount:

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. 

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. 

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

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