Careers: Content

Associate Producer / Researcher (Contract Position)

We are looking for an experienced, Las Vegas-based Associate Producer to join a new BR department opening at Caesars Palace. The B/R x Caesars team will be tasked executing content involving socializing, generalizing and gamifying sports betting culture.

The Associate Producer is responsible for supporting producers from pre-production through post and generally supporting the creative team and production manager. Another key role for the AP will be researching and fact checking game show components and segments for weekly series being created from the new Caesars studio. The AP will also be in the field / studio for shoots, and coordinate across departments to ensure deliverables and materials are being managed properly.

This position is an initial 2 year contract position with the potential to extend.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Compiling sports betting research and fact-checking game show components

• Organizing and tracking projects in pre- and post-production 

• Taking detailed notes in writers rooms and production meetings

• Maintaining department-wide documents

• Scheduling department and cross-departmental meetings

• Supporting Producers through all aspects of production, including crews, catering, casting, props and talent

• Acting as an AP and coordinator for field shoots

• Tracking and managing deliverables in a post-production capacity

• Liaising between departments to manage video assets

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years experience working in a professional production environment

• Ability to communicate ideas effectively and efficiently

• Organized, detail oriented, and self motivated

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Sports fan with an appetite for sports betting knowledge

• Knowledge of digital post-production process using Adobe, Google Docs, and Apple software

• Adobe Premiere knowledge and understanding preferred

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Head Writer/Producer (Contract Position)

About Us:
Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Its vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement on social media, where it consistently ranks as the No. 1 publisher. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through its top-rated app. In February, 2018, Bleacher Report was rated the by Fast Company. Find Bleacher Report on the web at www.bleacherreport.com and on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter @BleacherReport. Bleacher Report is a division of Turner Sports.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced, Head Writer/Producer to join our Premium content team to lead a group of writers/producers around our new content partnership with Caesars. 

The B/R x Caesars creative team will be tasked with writing, creating and executing content involving socializing, generalizing and gamifying sports betting culture. This head writer will lead a small team of other writers/producers to help develop concepts for game shows and live football shows emanating from a state-of-the-art studio being built at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

This team-player is responsible for directing and/or producing top-level productions as well as managing and mentoring junior writer/producers on the team. The Head Writer/producer will also assist the Executive Producer/showrunner in identifying new storytelling trends and elevating content capabilities of the Caesars content team

This position is an initial 2 year contract position with the potential to extend.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with Exec Producer/Showrunner to develop, write, and direct and produce show executions, segments and videos.
• Oversees day-to-day operations to implement the overall content vision as established by the EP/showrunner
• Generate and pitch ideas on a weekly basis, building a strategy with a content lead.
• Work with producers to make sure creative vision set by EP/showrunner is being realized on set.
• Helps determine the creative vision and "look and feel" of shows and series, aligned with respective Executive Producer's vision.
• Assists with the creation of all promotional material that maximize appeal of programming to viewers.
• Works with programming to ensure required timely delivery of all assets.
• 7+ years experience working in a professional video production environment
• Manages the performance of a writing/producing team which includes but is not limited to annual performance reviews, career growth guidance, coaching and compensation recommendations
• Bachelor's degree required
• Job located in Las Vegas

Bleacher Report is a division of Turner. Turner and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Turner and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.

About Us:

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Its vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement on social media, where it consistently ranks as the No. 1 publisher. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through its top-rated app. In February, 2018, Bleacher Report was rated the 3rd most innovative media company in the world by Fast Company. Find Bleacher Report on the web at www.bleacherreport.com and on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter @BleacherReport. Bleacher Report is a division of Turner Sports.

About the Role:

A Senior Programmer is responsible for finding engaging sports content for B/R’s mobile app and website. They are in charge of planning app strategy around key tentpole events throughout the sports calendar and assist in giving feedback to junior programmers.

Responsibilities:

• Create and send push notifications about breaking news, viral moments in sports and culture

• Craft push notification plans around key tentpole events throughout the sports calendar

• Collaborate with social, front page teams to ensure push notification and content packaging plans are consistent across platforms

• Help establish B/R’s voice and tone on desktop and mobile channels

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of sports media experience preferred

• Sports fanatic with a strong understanding of all major sports. Expertise in Fantasy Football, MLB, MMA, WWE a plus.

• A keen awareness of Bleacher Report’s voice. When breaking news happens, be expected to know how B/R reacts on multiple platforms.

• Tech savvy. It’s important that the candidate is well versed in the world of Internet sports. Monitoring Twitter, major sports sites, and other social aggregation tools are examples of activities an ideal candidate would perform on a daily basis.

• Deep understanding of current and emerging social trends.

• Possess strong writing and communication skills.  Editing skills/experience is a plus; formal editing background is not required but a keen eye for punctuation and grammar is crucial.

• Candidate must be based in, or willing to relocate to San Francisco

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About Us:

House of Highlights is shaping the conversation around sports. HoH is not just a social account, but a distinctive personality that reflects, celebrates and amplifies youth culture. It is not just a social influencer: it actually influences behavior by fueling viral movements, as seen with the #DriveByDunkChallenge, the Running Man Challenge, and many more. What makes HoH so unique? The relatable, personal delivery feels as if @houseofhighlights is having a conversation with you and your friends.

About the Job:

We are looking for a Video Editor to be an integral part of House of Highlights team, specifically focusing on back-end editing for original content projects. Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting the entire video team on story planning, pitch process, and new segments.
• Graphic and photo organization, edit with Photoshop
• Performing heavy editing work, compiling notes and doing string outs to guide content through the back end of production.

When submitting application, it is highly recommended to submit past examples of work and/or a reel.

Additional qualifications we're looking for in you: 

• Minimum 1 year of Video Production experience
• Passion for youth culture, sports, and digital media
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and web publishing skills
• Deep understanding of content created specifically for social media, particularly IG and YouTube
• Ability to work in a team environment with flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends
• Energetic and enthusiastic self-starter who enjoys working under pressure
• Bachelor’s degree 

Please submit a resume and state your level of sports knowledge within any or all major sports.

Bleacher Report is a division of Turner. Turner and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Turner and its subsidiaries are E-Verify users.