NFL Digital Media is looking for a seasonal part-time Ticker Operator. This role will assist in the production of content and provide content and context while ensuring the accuracy of live news and information.
Responsibilities
- Be able to thrive in a breaking news, fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills are necessary. Attention to detail and accuracy are two of the most important aspects of this position
- Provide NFL Digital Media ticker with real-time scoring, statistics, headlines, practice reports, fantasy stats, news alerts, and breaking news
- Strong communication and written skills. Knowledge of AP Style is a plus
- Ensure the accuracy of news and information on the ticker
Required Qualifications
- 4-year degree or equivalent education
- Must have a strong knowledge of the National Football League
- Strong attention to detail/organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or equivalent experience in a related field
- Prior newsroom experience preferred
- An ideal candidate has a passion for football and a passion for news, knowledge of NFL history, and rules
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Must be able to respond quickly on short deadlines
- Must be able to respond positively to feedback
- A team attitude is mandatory in all tasks requested from the smallest to largest
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
- 29 hours or less a week over a 7-month period
- The operator will work approximately 16 to 29 hours a week in-office
- Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Especially during NFL season. Fluid when it comes to scheduling
Salary / Pay Range
This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.
Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS
At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
WHO WE ARE:
NFL Core Values:
- Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
- Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
- Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
- Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.
NFL Leadership Attributes:
- Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
- Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
- Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
- Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
- Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
- Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact
WHO YOU ARE:
Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:
- Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
- Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement
- Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
- Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition
- Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset
