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Harper College

CE Instructor- Writing

Palatine, IL · On-site

Employment for this role depends on class enrollment and may include evening and weekend hours. The ... editing, indexing, business writing, children's literature, screenwriting, creative writing ...

Harper College

CE Instructor- Writing

Palatine, IL

... nonfiction, script-writing, comedy, poetry, song lyrics, professional development, technical ... editing, indexing, business writing, children's literature, screenwriting, creative writing ...

Harper College

CE Instructor- Writing

Palatine, IL · On-site

... nonfiction, script-writing, comedy, poetry, song lyrics, professional development, technical ... editing, indexing, business writing, children's literature, screenwriting, creative writing ...

Tribune Media

Supervising Producer

Chicago, IL

WGN-TV is searching for a creative, informed, and innovative weekend Supervising Producer for the ... Write clear, captivating news teases and stories; review and edit writers' scripts while ...

WOWK-TV

Supervising Producer

Chicago, IL

WGN-TV is searching for a creative, informed, and innovative weekend Supervising Producer for the ... Write clear, captivating news teases and stories; review and edit writers' scripts while ...

Nexstar Media Group

Supervising Producer

Chicago, IL · On-site

WGN-TV is searching for a creative, informed, and innovative weekend Supervising Producer for the ... Write clear, captivating news teases and stories; review and edit writers' scripts while ...

WOWK-TV

NewsNation Field Producer (Chicago)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

The position will be a weekend-based schedule (Saturdays and Sundays) in Chicago, one of the ... Able to write and craft scripts and/or copy edit with a critical eye. Serve as the point-person and ...

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Freelance Associate Producer, On-Air Promotions - Big Ten Network

Fox

Chicago, IL

$26/hr

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox SportsFOX Sports, the industry leader in live events, is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes, as well as a joint-venture business in the Big Ten Network and digital properties including http://FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App. FOX Sports has delivered the most watched television program, NFL's America's Game of the Week on FOX, for fourteen consecutive years.JOB DESCRIPTION

The Big Ten Network is seeking a Freelance Associate Producer of On- Air Promotions. The Freelance Associate Producer will be working in our On-Air Promotions department, reporting to the Director, On-Air Promotions. The Freelance Associate Producer will be responsible for assisting the department's group of editors and producers in all facets of the promo production process. This includes writing scripts, gathering and organizing footage for edits, handling voiceover sessions, and delivering spots to master control to ensure timely completion for all projects.


This role is part-time and available from August 2026 through May 2027.


A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain on-air promotions footage library by creating sport and school specific footage strings from MVPE and broadcast content
  • Write impactful promotional copy for use in on-air promotional spots and marketing materials as needs arise
  • Assist with scheduling and directing contracted voiceover talent on a weekly basis
  • Watch all Big Ten Network studio programming for sound bites that can be used in promos and sizzle reels
  • Quality check and deliver approved promotional spots to master control in Tempe using MediaCloud

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

  • 1+ years of experience working in a television production environment
  • Proficiency with technology platforms and editing software packages (required: Adobe Premiere)
  • Organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and a team player
  • Demonstrated ability to meet strategic deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Familiarity with Big Ten Network's programming, talent, and brand initiatives
  • Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends in rare cases

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

  • Bachelor's degree with an emphasis on broadcast journalism, marketing, or equivalent

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $26.00 per hour.

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