Production Assistant, Internal Production

At NASCAR, you will find a community of passionate individuals who care about our sport and are united in seeing it grow.

We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!

NASCAR seeks a talented professional to join in the position of Production Assistant (Internal Production) based in our Concord, North Carolina office.

The Production Assistant provides support in the creation of a variety of video products and elements for internal production needs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Use talent, skill and knowledge of best practices to produce and edit short-form materials in a quick turnaround environment using new and archived materials
• Use learned skills to edit long-form television race highlights for the national and touring series races
• Participate in the production of live race broadcasts for international feed to foreign countries and territories for all premier series and multiple lower national series races
• Participate in the production of live race broadcasts for at track screens production for all premier series and multiple lower national series races
• Distribute highlight material across various digital content management systems for international broadcast partners
• Manage the creative process with internal clients to enhance and broaden the final product
• Infuse new production approaches and editing styles into all videos that distinguish each project
• Screen races and use independent judgment to select shots for highlight segments
• Research, write and pitch ideas for future content
• Manage small projects independently with minimal supervision
• Screen, log, transcribe and clip footage; cut show elements, such as video b-roll, highlights, teases, selects materials for bumps and roll-outs
• Perform various broadcast crew functions as needed during productions (operate graphics machine, run audio board, technical direction, replay operation)
• Provide Quality Control for live stream and on-demand asset aggregation for streaming product
• Travel: up to 15%, including weekends

Required skills / experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and a minimum of three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in sports media, preferably in television production, or involvement with collegiate athletic department or TV station is a plus.
• Social/Digital/Broadcast video production experience preferred
• Proficient in company-provided hardware and software, including Microsoft Office Suite. Basic skills in the entire Adobe Production Suite (ie, Media Encoder, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro).
• Strong organization, communication, and time management skills
• Strong non-linear editing skills preferred (Adobe Creative Suite of Software)
• Working knowledge of replay, graphics, switchers preferred (EVS, 3Play, Grass Valley, Black Magic Design)
• Able to react quickly and positively in a wide variety of production situations
• Able to manage multiple projects at the same time with little direct supervision
• Able to work a flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, to meet deadlines
• Able to provide and accept feedback without compromising creativity or quality
• Knowledge of sports, specifically auto racing, including current drivers, rules and events
• Familiarity with television production procedures, specifically sports production
• Familiarity with server-based media
• Familiarity with the sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technology

Apply Now!

Learn more about this role and our team by applying at www.careers.nascar.com for consideration.

We are a company unlike any other. We want you to bring your experience, skills and passion to our close-knit, high-energy environment in which our employees thrive and where you can prosper. We know the key to our success is our employees and we offer highly competitive salaries, a solid benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities for you to grow and develop both personally and professionally. It won’t take you long to find out that you are on the right track here at NASCAR!

NASCAR is committed to fostering a diverse work environment where all employees feel valued and empowered. NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We seek to attract and retain the best qualified people available. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any basis that is protected by applicable law except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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