Careers: Content

Bleacher Report

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 Team Stream™, the top-rated smartphone and tablet app.

Find Bleacher Report on the web at www.bleacherreport.com and on Instagram @BleacherReport. Bleacher Report is a division of Turner Sports.

The Job

We are looking for an experienced, NYC-based Associate Producer to join the animation team at Bleacher Report for Gridiron Heights.  Gridiron Heights is one of Bleacher Reports biggest animated series airing weekly during NFL season.  Episodes are produced weekly to stay topical.

The Associate Producer is responsible for supporting writers and producers from pre-production through post all in a fast paced environment.  The AP will also coordinate across departments to ensure deliverables and materials are being managed properly.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Compiling research for each episode

• Organizing and tracking production 

• Taking detailed notes in writers rooms and production meetings

• Maintaining department wide documents

• Scheduling department and cross-department meetings

• Supporting Producers through all aspects of production

• Coordinate with animation studio to track progress/relay feedback

• Coordinate with brand partners

• Obtaining episode sign off from appropriate parties

• Track and manage Deliverables

• Liaise between departments to manage video assets

About you:

• Minimum 2 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 fast-paced team environment

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

• Adobe Premiere knowledge and understanding preferred

• NFL knowledge strongly preferred

• Prior experience in animation is strongly preferred 

 Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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

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. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through the highly addictive Bleacher Report app Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and through Instagram @BleacherReport.

About the Role:

The Senior Content Programmer, Community is responsible for creating engaging content and operating B/R’s official accounts in the mobile app. They are in charge of planning app executions around key tentpole events throughout the sports calendar and assist with developing an overarching community strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a global Community and influencer plan for the B/R app

• Be the voice of the Community and maintain a tight two-way dialogue between all stakeholders. 

• React to breaking news and roll out official B/R app accounts. 

• Plan and schedule Community activations, both during live events and out of events

• Work with analytics to monitor channel engagement and optimize for Community performance

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of directly applicable experience required

• Deep understanding of current and emerging social trends

• Worked directly on building or moderating a large social community 

• Experience working with talent

• Ability to combine strategic thinking and execution 

• Sports fanatic with a strong understanding of all major sports 

• A keen awareness of Bleacher Report’s voice - know how B/R reacts on multiple platforms when breaking news hits

• Basic photoshop design skills required

• Strong editing skills with a keen eye for punctuation and grammar is a must 

• Ability to be hyper-organized and move with speed and flexibility in periods of ambiguity

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

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.

POSITION:                  Creative Executive, Development, Bleacher Report

REPORTS TO:            Senior Vice President, Development, Bleacher Report

LOCATION:                 New York, NY

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. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through the highly addictive Bleacher Report app Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and through Instagram @BleacherReport.

The Position

The Creative Executive, Development, will be responsible for developing mid-and-long from content for Bleacher Report and external/internal third-party platforms and channels. This role will be responsible for the development of new, primarily unscripted/docuseries, but inclusive of scripted and animated series (and one-offs) for Bleacher Report. Responsibilities will include sourcing new, compelling ideas from relevant outside parties, hearing pitches, managing notes and ultimately taking projects from concept through delivery. It further includes overseeing and working in partnership with B/R’s internal Programming team as well as third party platforms and channels on all relevant creative matters relating to the development of multiple, concurrent projects.  

Requirements

• Must have a track record of success, outstanding creative judgment and taste, and the ability to deftly manage talent and producers under high-pressure conditions
• A reasonable portfolio of content achievements that speak to taste and ability to execute from ideation through delivery  
• A strong knowledge base in and passion for sports and sports storytelling
• Strong rolodex of / relationship with agents, producers, writers and production companies
• Strong relationship skills; collaborating with Programming and Production to achieve consensus and exceptional outcomes
• Critical understanding of social media, data and analytics and how they properly inform the development process
• Great eye for talent; with a strong lean towards emerging and digital first
• Superb communication, presentation, strategic, creative and storytelling skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight time constraints
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, driving proactive outcomes
• Proactive, tactful problem solver  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a content development executive
• BA/BS degree required

Compensation

B/R intends to attract a truly awesome Creative Executive, Development, and is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package including an attractive base salary.

POSITION:                   Creative Executive, Development, Bleacher Report

REPORTS TO:             Senior Vice President, Development, Bleacher Report

LOCATION:                  Las Vegas, NV

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. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through the highly addictive Bleacher Report app Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and through Instagram @BleacherReport.

The Position

The Creative Executive, Development, will be responsible for developing mid-and-long from content for Bleacher Report and external/internal third-party platforms and channels. This role will be responsible for the development of new, primarily unscripted/docuseries, but inclusive of scripted and animated series (and one-offs) for Bleacher Report. Responsibilities will include sourcing new, compelling ideas from relevant outside parties, hearing pitches, managing notes and ultimately taking projects from concept through delivery. It further includes overseeing and working in partnership with B/R’s internal Programming team as well as third party platforms and channels on all relevant creative matters relating to the development of multiple, concurrent projects.  

Requirements

• Must have a track record of success, outstanding creative judgment and taste, and the ability to deftly manage talent and producers under high-pressure conditions
• A reasonable portfolio of content achievements that speak to taste and ability to execute from ideation through delivery  
• A strong knowledge base in and passion for sports and sports storytelling
• Strong rolodex of / relationship with agents, producers, writers and production companies
• Strong relationship skills; collaborating with Programming and Production to achieve consensus and exceptional outcomes
• Critical understanding of social media, data and analytics and how they properly inform the development process
• Great eye for talent; with a strong lean towards emerging and digital first
• Superb communication, presentation, strategic, creative and storytelling skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight time constraints
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, driving proactive outcomes
• Proactive, tactful problem solver  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a content development executive
• BA/BS degree required

Compensation

B/R intends to attract a truly awesome Creative Executive, Development, and is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package including an attractive base salary.

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 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 Senior Producer to join our Premium content team in writing and producing a weekly live show focused on fantasy football. This will be shot out of BR’s new Caesar’s Palace studio on Sundays.

The producer will be charged with planning, coordinating and executing weekly segments focused on audience participation, and working closely with the talent/fantasy expert to bring the best fantasy football advice to BR’s audience. During the show, this producer will serve as a line producer during the show working hand in hand with a show director.

This position is anticipated to run from August to December 2019, and is based in Las Vegas.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Work with talent on segments, structure, rehearsals and content focused on fantasy football 
• Work to write show rundowns, coordinate graphics, studio crew, and edit deliverables with BR’s office in NV and NY
• Serve as stage manager and line producer during live shows
• Compiling sports and fantasy research
• Scheduling rehearsals and meetings with stakeholders of the show across the company
• Creating content ideas and concepts, including serialized content, comedy and long-form ideas with potential experiential components. 
• Works closely with other producers to bolster and support all of production. 
• Produce segments and or potentially direct portions of our creative from studio productions to remote pre-produced pieces.
• Sources, identifies, and coordinates with vendors regarding casting, props, graphics, and scenic on creative ideas
• Work hand in hand with show director on live show execution

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 5 years of tv/digital creative experience as a producer, especially in a live setting
• Football obsessed with a strong knowledge of the world of fantasy sports
• Experience working with sport and youth-focused brands
• Strong time management skills, and an ability to self start
• Immersed in social media culture and fluent in language of the memes of the day
• Experience with conceiving of video series, writing scripts or beat sheets, and providing feedback on cuts
• Provide direction on production process and ensure all process is happening in a timely manner.
• Intake and understand production requests from various outside departments and effectively oversee distribution of assignments and execution
• Communicate to department heads any potential obstacles to a project’s timeline, while strategizing solutions with the creative team solutions to make sure schedules are met
• Knowledge of production process, and live production process using Adobe, Google Docs, and Apple software
• Adobe Premiere knowledge and understanding preferred

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:

We are 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. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through the highly addictive Bleacher Report app. Follow the action at bleacherreport. com and through Instagram @BleacherReport.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Social Producer for the Social Moments Real Time team will be responsible for managing the day-to-day coverage of all of the team s real-time content executions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading teams of editors, designers to help shape content to match creative vision

• Contributing ideas for day to day creation of content

• Spending time working with illustrators, animators and other independent contractors to create engaging content for the most important moments in sports

• Compiling notes to guide content though the back end of production.

• Request graphics and acquiring assets

• Lead small teams (2-5 people) to identify and create social moments (content)

ABOUT YOU:

• Must have previous editorial and social media experience in sports news

• Must have experience managing large sports brand social media accounts

• 3+ years experience in journalism/sports

• Must have extensive knowledge of internet sports culture

• Experience in leading small teams (2-5 people) is preferred

• Experience executing creative multimedia projects with a team

• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays.

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.

The Social Stories team is looking for an experienced, dedicated NYC-based Producer to create videos for our social channels that cover a variety of sports as well as sports culture. We work in a fast-paced, 24-7 field in a laid-back environment. You'll be in a role that allows you to work with multiple groups and networks. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Pitch, plan and produce multiple videos each week for B/R’s social platforms
• Research story ideas and find supporting information efficiently
• Display a knowledge across pop culture, multiple sports and social media platforms
• Be able to tell an effective, coherent story through video in B/R’s social voice
• Show an eagerness to learn, a hunger to work hard, and an ability to get things done
• Plan future events and story coverage in conjunction with content and programming teams
• Teach best practices to junior producers and production assistants
• Work with production leadership to schedule editing and post-production needs
• Show creativity and be a thought and idea leader

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience in video production, social video or related field
• Proven field producer with experience working with talent and interview subjects
• Strong writing and producing skills
• Expert knowledge of multiple sports and various social media platforms
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to work with production and editing staff at all levels
• Accomplished researcher and creative thinker who knows how and where to find great stories
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively and efficiently
• Knowledge of digital post-production process using Adobe and Apple software
• Final Cut or Adobe Premiere editing knowledge and understanding preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

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:

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.