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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance game developer in Connecticut is $103,187.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Freelance Game Developer is a self-employed professional who designs, develops, and programs video games for clients or personal projects. They often work on various aspects of game development, including coding, art, design, or audio, depending on their skill set. Freelancers typically find work through contracts, commissions, or by creating and selling their own games. This role offers flexibility in choosing projects and work hours but requires strong self-discipline, technical skills, and business acumen.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Game Developer job openings in Connecticut as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $103,187 per year, or $49.6 per hour.

Graphics Production Assistant- CBS Sports (Freelance)

Paramount

Stamford, CT • On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Paramount Senior Living rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content... you in?
We've got the brands, we've got the stars, we've got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet - now all we're missing is... YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter - both for our audiences and our employees - and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.
CBS Sports is seeking a freelance Graphics Production Assistant to join their team on-site in Stamford, CT. This role will mainly be 4pm- end of night (12am/1am most nights) Monday through Saturday.
Responsibilities:
  • Build graphics on Ross XPression for live and taped studio shows, segments, and highlights
  • Adobe Photoshop and After Effects to create and edit custom studio wall graphics
  • Work closely with directors and producers to fire graphics from XPression in a studio environment
  • Research ideas and statistics to enhance storytelling in our highlight and talkback segments
  • Opportunity to work on extensive, live studio productions such as NFL & NBA Drafts, Selection Sunday, and Big Ten on CBS, and the Masters Tournament
  • Assist producers and production assistants with edits and other production content.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Excellent working knowledge of and interest in sports
  • Excellent understanding of editorial content and AP Style Guide
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a live control room environment
  • Ability to work well with others and thrive in a group environment
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks on a given shift
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and a keen attention to detail
  • Prior experience in Sports Broadcast Television is a plus
  • College Degree

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.
In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.
CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $20.0 - 24.0.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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