Part-time Production Counsel, Good Morning Football
Summary
NFL Media seeks to engage a Production Counsel on a part time basis for two series produced by NFL Media, “Good Morning Football” and “GMFB: Overtime”. The role will advise and manage legal production and standards & practices matters for the two series - NFL Network’s 2-hour “Good Morning Football” (GMFB), and the complementary 2-hour series, “GMFB: Overtime,” which is distributed in syndication and via streaming.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal oversight of the daily production of both shows to identify and manage legal issues and ensure compliance with broadcast standards and practices
- Identify and handle all potential legal matters that may arise during production
- Attend and/or watch live daily in-studio tapings (5-9 am)
- Function as a standards & practices delay operator, responsible for operating and engaging the ''Delay button'' (training provided)
- Monitoring live television and executing edits in real-time, inserting mutes, bleeps, and cutaways that mitigate risk
- Stay informed of planned segments, providing legal input and guidance for any questions or issues that may arise before and/or during filming, including securing all necessary clearances and approvals and identifying potential issues for re-airs and social
- Review scripts for legal and general copy issues. Identify potential issues and discuss them with producers/hosts
- Provide feedback and guidance on best ways to execute a segment/social idea to minimize legal risk while achieving the creative goal
- Work with and maintain relationships with NFL legal office in NY
- Provide thoughtful legal advice on all potential legal risks and compliance issues in a variety of areas; respond to all legal questions from producers/staff/hosts on issues including clearance, copyright, sponsorship, risk, etc.
- Review and secure all necessary clearances and approvals for third party materials to be used in the show
Required Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree and a law degree
- 10+ years working on production-related legal issues on a television program
- Ability to give thoughtful legal advice that balances business/creative objectives while minimizing legal risk
- Able to build rapport with various stakeholders quickly and possess confidence to express expertise while accepting feedback and others’ points-of-view in a highly collaborative environment
- Strong knowledge of Broadcast Standards and Practices
- Strong attention to detail
- Capable of learning rules and applying them contextually as an independent thinker
- Confidence in decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Incredible focus and quick/instinctive reflex reactions
- An awareness of contemporary speech on TV and other media
- Interest in sports, music, entertainment, or the broadcasting process
Other Key Attributes / Characteristics
- Must work well with a team and with excellent communication skills
Physical Demands
- Ability to concentrate and stay focused for several hours (e.g., 1-6 hours); with active vision and listening skills
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.
Terms / Expected Hours of Work
- Part-time under 29 hours or less/per week
- 4-6 hours/day including 4 hours show coverage during the week
- Available and flexible to work on weekends and sometimes holidays (1-2 hours on Sundays in prep for Monday shows)
Salary
$3,000 - $3,500 USD
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
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