Seasonal Production Assistant

SEASONAL, PART-TIME POSITION

The Cincinnati Bengals are seeking Seasonal Production Assistants to support the in-house production team across a wide range of media projects, including short-form/social content, long-form features, event coverage and footage management. Each Production Assistant will have the opportunity to work in multiple areas including shooting and editing. The ideal candidates are creative, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a fast-paced professional sports production environment.

These are on-site seasonal roles, beginning Monday, July 7, 2026 and ending 2 weeks following the Bengals final game of the 2026 season.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Production Assistant position will have daily responsibilities including, without limitation, the following:

• Shoot practice and gameday highlights and atmosphere for use across platforms.
• Assist in producing short-form social content and long-form storytelling and feature content, including coach and player interviews.
• Capture training camp events, including practices, press conferences, and team activities.
• Edit in-season content such as Mic'd Ups and other social/web videos.
• Produce and edit in-stadium video board content, including hype videos, ceremony intros, sponsored elements, and additional game presentation features.
• Ingest and log footage using Iconik or similar media asset management systems, including Wires, Films Top, Films Ground, Radio Calls, Alexa Highlights, and Network Melts.
• Set up and shoot studio productions, ensuring proper lighting and equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry 50-75 lbs. of production equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the production team.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a video production-related field.
• Prior sports production experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Strong creative instincts applicable to both TV and digital production.
• Technical experience with cine-cameras, media asset management systems (Iconik or similar), and studio lighting/equipment.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn new tools, processes, and production techniques.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and all Bengals home and away games. Ability to travel for shoots and games when required.
• Reel/work samples and references are required for consideration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position would be on location, 40+ hours a week, and seasonal to provide coverage for the 2026 Bengals Football season.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

Are you able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as required by the Cincinnati Bengals' schedule throughout the NFL season?

Are you able to relocate to (or already reside in) the Cincinnati area and work in person at our office throughout the 2026 football season?

Do you have a bachelor's degree in a video production-related field?

Are you proficient in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and After Effects?

Do you have hands-on experience with cine-cameras, media asset management systems, and studio lighting/equipment?

Are you able to lift 50-75 lbs. of production equipment?

Please share a link to your reel/work samples.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States and able to meet all employment requirements for this role?