What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance Producer position at Barstool Sports?
Barstool Sports is seeking a Freelance Producer focused on a multitude of Chicago based brands. The ideal candidate will be hands-on at every step of the production process for multiple concurrent projects. This role relies on proficiency in editing with Adobe Premiere, technical skills shooting with Sony cameras, and a keen eye for detail. You must be able to work on-site in Chicago, open to working nights and weekends, and provide a reel or portfolio of work.
What You'll Do
- Responsible for pre & post-production as well as the delivery of a multitude of shows, videos, podcasts, and social clips
- Work on various types of productions ranging from podcasts, studio shows, run-and-gun content, vlogs, interviews, Man/Women on the street, and more.
- Work directly with other production staff in the Chicago office
What You Have:
- Minimum 3 years experience.
- Strong knowledge of Chicago based content such as, but not limited to, Barstool Chicago, The Yak, Chef & Donny Cooking Content
- Strong experience shooting & editing content for digital platforms.
- The ability to craft a compelling narrative that aligns with our brand ethos.
- Knowledge about Barstool Sports and our content.
- Sense of urgency and knowledge of production timelines
- Background in shooting
- Organizational and collaborative skills, as well as an ability to prioritize, are a must.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Flexibility to travel for shoots and productions, as needed.
- An up-to-date production reel showcasing your work.
FREELANCE OPPORTUNITY - NOT BENEFIT ELIGIBLE
Barstool Sports is a company that will drive the way media is created and consumed for years to come. Working at Barstool Sports means being part of a team that is solutions-oriented, celebrates creativity, and supports one another.
Joining means having access to competitive and valuable benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits
- A 4% 401(k) employer match
- Unlimited vacation time, including Summer break in July and Holiday break in December
- Monthly employer contribution towards cell phone reimbursement
- Employee discount to the Barstool Sports store
- Financial wellness benefits through Origin
- A monthly stipend for UberEats
What We Value
- Rep the brand as best you can
- We have lots of different brains, be open to them
- Never change who you are, that's who we hired
- Find the solution, don't be the problem
- Don't be afraid to try something new
- Common Sense. Use it.
- Be there for your audience
- Always think about how you can help
Barstool Sports is for everyone. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Barstool Sports does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes. Barstool Sports will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement.