Seasonal Production Assistant at New York Jets

The New York Jets are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Seasonal Production Assistant to join our award-winning Content & Production team. This role is ideal for an emerging content creator who is eager to learn, assist across all areas of production, and grow within a fast-paced, high-performance NFL environment. As a key support member of the production group, this seasonal position contributes to a wide range of initiatives including social content, documentary, studio, broadcast, marketing, community relations, and stadium production. The ideal candidate is dependable, highly coachable, and passionate about developing as a storyteller and production professional. Key Responsibilities Production Support · Assist producers and editors on studio and on-location shoots with players, coaches, staff, and fans. · Support all aspects of production, including camera operation, lighting setup, audio support, grip, set assistance, and general shoot logistics. · Capture practice, press conferences, locker room availability, community events, and game-day coverage as assigned. · Shoot behind-the-scenes and supplemental footage for documentaries, features, and other long-form productions. Editing & Post-Production · Serve as an assistant editor on social content, documentaries, feature pieces, and series, supporting story assembly, logging, selects, and sequence builds. · Edit assigned short-form and supporting content, including teasers, promos, and internal deliverables. · Assist in pulling footage, creating stringers, and preparing elements for broadcast, digital, and internal use. · Update lower thirds, graphics, and basic visual elements for productions as needed. Media Management & Equipment · Log, organize, and tag practice and game footage using internal media management systems. · Assist with packing, maintaining, and organizing production equipment. · Learn and develop fluency with professional camera systems, lighting gear, and audio equipment. Cross-Team Integration · Work closely with producers, editors, and managers to ensure assets are delivered accurately and on deadline. · Take direction well and apply feedback quickly in a high-pressure production environment. · Contribute ideas and creative solutions while continuing to learn best practices across the production team. Qualifications · 1–2 years of experience in a production or media environment (internships and academic experience considered). · Demonstrated interest in shooting, editing, and storytelling across video platforms. · Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro. Familiarity with After Effects and Photoshop is a plus. · Basic understanding of camera systems and production fundamentals; willingness to learn advanced techniques. · Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable with the ability to thrive in a collaborative team setting. · Comfortable working non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and game days. The salary range for this role: USD $18.00 - $20.00  per hour, depending on the specific qualifications of the successful candidate.  Company benefit programs for seasonal employees include: robust medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k plan participation (after 1000 hours + one year of service) with company-match; PTO, sick time. GENERAL INFORMATION A background check will be conducted prior to the start of the position. The New York Jets are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, affectional orientation, marital status, civil union status, and domestic partnership status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  The New York Jets are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.