Careers: Content

About us...

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Our vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through it’s highly addictive app. Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and on Instagram and Twitter @BleacherReport. 

About the role...

The Animation Studio team is looking for an experienced NYC-based editor for season 4 of The Champions. The Champions is a scripted parody of a reality show that focuses on UEFA’s Champions League. In the series, all 800 of the players and managers participating in the tournament live together in a massive chateau. We incorporate many of the tropes from actual reality shows. What happens on this reality show occurs in parallel to the games of The Champions League, so this is what we imagine they’re doing in their down time. 

What you'll be doing...

• Running sessions with voice actors and noting best takes 
• Assembling the audio track for each episode 
• Selecting music tracks and incorporating them into the audio to help direct visual cues 
• Sound design 
• Closed captioning 
• Being mindful of pacing and episode time constraints 
• Export final deliverables 
• Ability to adapt to changes in production plan/schedules

Experience you need…

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience 
• Minimum 5 years editing experience 
• Expert in Adobe Premiere Pro and its captioning tools 
• Expert in Adobe Audition 
• Experience placing music, sound effects, and mixing audio 
• Good sense of humor, and strong sense of comedic timing 
• Ability to work quickly under tight deadlines 
• Good attitude in stressful situations 
• Attention to visual and technical details 
• Must be local to NYC 
• Soccer fan preferred but not required 
• Great communication skills - be able to give and receive critical feedback

Bleacher Report is a division of WarnerMedia, LLC.  Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

About us...

House of Highlights is a key part of the Bleacher Report portfolio, representing one of the most influential media brands for the Gen-Z audience. HoH is the heartbeat of the Gen Z sports fan, who gravitates to the brand because of its authentic voice which remains celebratory, relatable and inclusive. Everything HoH does -- from the original content we create, to our collaborations with influencers and brands, to the viral clips we curate from across the world -- aligns with these 3 core brand pillars, and it has created a connection with fans that feels more like a close friend than an inaccessible brand or publisher.

House of Highlights’ Social Programming Team is responsible for curating, sourcing, evaluating, captioning, and posting all content that appears on House of Highlights’ social handles. They are the ultimate decision-makers about what gets posted and when, and what type of content performs well. They are the experts on House of Highlights’ voice and audience. This group assists in ideation for original content, and plays a part in the sales process by helping vet creative ideas and execute sold campaigns. They provide guidance on content/programming plans around tentpole events (i.e., NBA Allstar, Back to School) and are responsible for social community management and engagement (DMs, comments section, etc.) 

About the role...

House of Highlights is seeking a social programmer who will work to curate content from multiple sources to post on our social accounts, with a primary focus on TikTok, Instagram and potential new platforms. The Social Programmer will primarily be responsible for surfacing, curating, packaging and distributing various types of social content, including captions.

An ideal candidate would be described as someone that is a fast learner, hustles like crazy, has ideas and isn’t afraid to share them or push the HoH voice in new exciting directions. Experience operating a successful TikTok account is huge, in addition to demonstrated success on IG, YT, and/or Twitter. 

What you'll be doing...

• Discover and curate social content that aligns with the House of Highlight brand pillars and engages with the Gen Z audience

• Be a master first to 

• Think creatively about opportunities to create what we curate

• Work closely with other programmers to check copy and properly distribute content

• Collaborate with fellow BR programming groups to align on voice, ensure differentiation and share learnings 

• Review the performance of distribution plans and provide meaningful feedback, both qualitative and quantitative

Experience you need…

• A strong understanding of House of Highlights’ voice and brand 

• Experience working with social media platforms, specifically Instagram

• Real passion for basketball culture and familiarity with “NBA Twitter” 

• Experience with social content discovery and an interest in emerging social platforms

• Willing to work night and weekend hours

Benefits and perks include...

• Collaborative and innovative work environment

• Monthly employee recognition program

• Annual bonus and merit program 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Perks ranging from growing your family benefits to discounts on entertainment events and services

• Fully-stocked snack and coffee bar in-office with a variety of food and beverages

• Year-round company and team events 

Bleacher Report is a division of WarnerMedia, LLC.  Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law. 

About us...

House of Highlights is a key part of the Bleacher Report portfolio, representing one of the most influential media brands for the Gen-Z audience. HoH is the heartbeat of the Gen Z sports fan, who gravitates to the brand because of its authentic voice which remains celebratory, relatable and inclusive. Everything HoH does -- from the original content we create, to our collaborations with influencers and brands, to the viral clips we curate from across the world -- aligns with these 3 core brand pillars, and it has created a connection with fans that feels more like a close friend than an inaccessible brand or publisher.

About the role...

House of Highlights is seeking a programmer who will work to curate content from multiple sources to post on our social accounts, specifically Instagram. The programmer will primarily be responsible for surfacing, curating, packaging and distributing various types of social content, including captions.

The programmer will be focused on curating NBA content and highlights, as well as other viral content + UGC that crosses over youth culture passion points. The programmer will be required to cover live NBA games and events throughout the season and will be asked to assist senior level programmers in creating programming plans. An ideal candidate would be described as someone that is a fast learner, hustles like crazy, has ideas and isn’t afraid to share them.. Experience operating a successful IG or Twitter account is huge as well as an ability to proficiently multi-task under pressure programming events.

What you'll be doing...

• Discover and curate social content that aligns with the House of Highlight brand pillars and engages with the Gen Z audience

• Cover full slates of NBA game schedule, covering multiple games at once to find standout content

• Work closely with other programmers to check copy and properly distribute content

• Collaborate with other programming groups to align on voice and ensure differentiation

• Review performance of distribution plans and provide meaningful feedback on quality and quantity of performance

Experience you need…

• A strong understanding of House of Highlights’ voice and brand 

• Experience working with social media platforms, specifically Instagram

• Real passion for basketball culture and familiarity with “NBA Twitter” 

• Experience with social content discovery, particularly NBA-focused

• Willing and able to work night and weekend hours 

Bleacher Report is a division of WarnerMedia, LLC.  Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

About us...

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Our vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through it’s highly addictive app. Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and on Instagram and Twitter @BleacherReport. 

About the role...

The Animation Studio team is looking for an experienced NYC-based Showrunner to run the creative for season 4 of The Champions. The Champions is a scripted parody of a reality show that focuses on UEFA’s Champions League. In the series, all 800 of the players and managers participating in the tournament live together in a massive chateau. We incorporate many of the tropes from actual reality shows. What happens on this reality show occurs in parallel to the games of The Champions League, so this is what we imagine they’re doing in their down time. 

What you'll be doing...

• Know how to organize and manage teams 
• Work with multiple groups across different departments 
• Collaborate with writers and producers on episode ideas 
• Manage writers and run writers rooms 
• Collaborate with animation team on visual execution 
• Direct voice talent during records 
• Fielding and responding to notes from internal execs 
• Proven aptitude in all aspects of storytelling including writing, animatics, and directing. 
• Show creativity and be a thought and idea leader 
• Display a knowledge of world football and its associated culture 
• Experience working with 2D animated productions and pipelines 
• Previous experience working in scripted comedy 
• Possess a hunger to work hard and an ability to get things done 
• Keep production on schedule and stay within budget 
• Experience managing, providing script notes and leading the creative from concept to final script 

Please submit a Writer's Packet along with your application to be considered. This is a project-based position scheduled to end December 2020. The success of the show and business objectives will determine if this position will be needed after then. 

Bleacher Report is a division of WarnerMedia, LLC.  Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

ABOUT US

House of Highlights is a key part of the Bleacher Report portfolio, representing one of the most influential media brands for the Gen-Z audience. HoH is the heartbeat of the Gen Z sports fan who gravitates to the brand because of its authentic voice which remains celebratory, relatable and inclusive. Everything HoH does -- from the original content we create, to our collaborations with influencers and brands, to the viral clips we curate from across the world -- aligns with these 3 core brand pillars, and it has created a connection with fans that feels more like a close friend than an inaccessible company or publisher.

House of Highlights’ Social Programming Team is responsible for curating, sourcing, evaluating, captioning and posting all content that appears on House of Highlights’ social handles. They are the ultimate decision-makers about what gets posted and when, and what type of content performs well. They are the experts on House of Highlights’ voice and audience. This group assists in ideation for original content, and plays a part in the sales process by helping vet creative ideas and execute sold campaigns. They provide guidance on content/programming plans around tentpole events (i.e., NBA Allstar, Back to School) and are responsible for social community management and engagement (DMs, comments section, etc.) 

ABOUT THE JOB

House of Highlights is seeking a social programmer who will work to curate content from multiple sources to post on our social accounts, with a specific focus on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and potential new platforms. The Social Programmer will primarily be responsible for surfacing, curating, packaging and distributing various types of social content, including captions.

The role will be required to cover live NBA games events throughout the season and will contribute to creation of programming plans. An ideal candidate would be described as someone that is a fast learner, hustles like crazy, has ideas and isn’t afraid to share them or push the HoH voice in new exciting directions. Experience operating a successful IG, YT, TikTok or Twitter account is huge. 

Major duties and responsibilities

• Discover and curate social content that aligns with the House of Highlight brand pillars and engages with the Gen Z audience

• Work closely with other programmers to check copy and properly distribute content

• Collaborate with fellow BR programming groups to align on voice, ensure differentiation and share learnings 

• Review the performance of distribution plans and provide meaningful feedback, both qualitative and quantitative

Requirements

• A strong understanding of House of Highlights’ voice and brand 

• Experience working with social media platforms, specifically Instagram

Bleacher Report is a division of WarnerMedia, LLC.  Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

About us...

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Our vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through it’s highly addictive app. Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and on Instagram and Twitter @BleacherReport. 

About the role... 

The Animation Studio team is looking for writers for season four of The Champions. The Champions is a scripted comedic animated series featuring caricature versions of the players and managers of the Champions League. Episodes are approximately 4 minutes long and distributed on the BR app as well as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Writers of the series are well versed in soccer, the internet, and comedy. 

The premise of The Champions is that the players and managers all live together in a giant Bachelor style mansion in between games. It loosely parodies and incorporates tropes from several reality shows, most closely spoofing The Real Housewives franchise. What happens to them on and off the field is reflected in the storylines of the house, but because an episode takes approximately six weeks from writing to animation, the premise of each episode is built to be fairly evergreen. More topical jokes are incorporated when feasible, typically through the use of taglines and easter eggs in the backgrounds. Players are given exaggerated attributes, and storylines are told through metaphors. 

Please watch the following episodes before starting your packet: 

Season 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQVM0o8EJp4  

Season 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQBca2ifq_Q&t=1126s  

Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0diXHg4WAPw

After that, please complete the sections below:

Requirements 

You can write your submission in whatever program you prefer, but please submit it as a PDF. It is very important that your name, email, phone number - any identifying information - is listed on the cover page (part 1) ONLY. This is because we will be removing the cover pages and reading all submissions blind. 

Contents 

1. Please include a brief cover letter, your contact info, as well as links to anything you’ve worked on that you’re proud of and would like to share. Keep this on a separate page as it will not be read along with your writing samples. Resumes are welcome, but not required. 

2. Write 3 short pitches for potential Champions episodes. These can be written out in paragraph 

form or with bullet points, whatever is best to get your point across. 

3. Write 1 script for The Champions. Format your script however you are comfortable, just make 

sure it is internally consistent and easy to understand. It should be approximately 6 pages long. 

4. Submit 2 pieces of writing you have done previously. They can be sketches, short stories, 

listicles. Anything that shows off your personal sense of humor. 

Contact Information 

Please send your submission packets to submissions@bleacherreportcom by Friday, July 17th, 2020. You must also sign and return the submission agreement or we cannot read or consider your packet. 

If you have questions, please email the above address. 

Bleacher Report is a division of WarnerMedia, LLC.  Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.