Seasonal Media Design Group Coordinator

Overview /Objective 

The NFL Media Design Group is seeking an experienced Coordinator (ideally sports graphics) to handle day-to-day show graphics requests in a fast-paced environment. The coordinator should be capable of assigning and prioritizing daily projects from initial request through delivery in a time-critical manner. This position requires a detail-oriented person to make sure that the project is completed quickly and efficiently with a high standard of quality.

Responsibilities 

• Lead QC graphics for final delivery  
• Takes initiative and is proactive in seeking assignments from creative producers 
• Ability to coordinate the production of multiple graphics requests at the same time in a fast-paced environment. 
• Update project lists and calendars  
• Assign, manage and track artist assignments, keeping anticipated schedules. 
• Assist in delivery of final graphics to proper channels in the proper formats 
• Attend and participate in project and operational meetings 
• Manage expectations on deadlines and air dates. Update various departments on deliveries. 

Required Qualifications 

• Software proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. 
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator After Effects and Premiere. 
• Familiarity with graphic formats and general network production terminology. 
• Able to accommodate non-standard work hours, holidays and weekends as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Minimum 2 years working in creative production, ideally broadcast and/or sports graphics 
• Experience managing Adobe Media Suite and Maxon C4D-based projects 

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics 

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills 
• Confidence in a fast-paced environment 
• Flexibility when faced with new information, needs or challenges 
• Excellent time management and organization skills while managing multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Self-motivated and proactive 
• Willingness to invest in understanding the business of the NFL to better support and enhance how the League serves our clubs and engages our fans.  
• A working knowledge of Control Room workflows and Playback devices. 
• A working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, AE and Premiere. 
• Familiarity with a broad range of digital graphic file formats and their appropriate applications. 

Terms / Expected Hours of Work 

• Up to 7-month employment period, 40 hours/week expected.  
  • 7-month employment is not guaranteed and may be impacted by business needs.  
  • The Media Design Group will be as communicative as possible about the duration of your employment period and provide notice of your end date at least a week in advance, with all efforts being made to provide as much notice as possible. 
• Flexible schedule is a must including weekends, holidays, early mornings and late nights. 
• Limited overtime is possible. 

Salary / Pay Range 

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.