BadAtExisting t1_j7t6wwc wrote on February 9, 2023 at 5:43 AM

Reply to comment by DarthRisk in How the NFL avoids paying disabled players — with the union’s help by washingtonpost

Can confirm. Independent contractors. Some week to week, some for the entire season depending on the specific job. Payed by the team in the city they work in (locals are hired for all but the talking head jobs)

ETA: I work in broadcast adjacent scripted TV/film but have friends who do sports broadcasting. As it would turn out, if you want to travel, golf is where it’s at. Not just anyone can find a golf ball hit off the tee with a super long lens and keep it in frame (even when jumping from one camera to the next it’s tough). A good friend of mine is a NFL camera operator for Tampa Bay Buccaneers home games

XerAlix t1_j7tu9m2 wrote on February 9, 2023 at 10:42 AM

Ah yes good old independent contractors, apparently not exclusive to pro wrestling but just as carny

BadAtExisting t1_j7vhx98 wrote on February 9, 2023 at 6:27 PM

I mean, it’s the nature of the beast. When I’m working on a show, I’m an employee of that production company until the movie or season is over (4-6 months for a full run) then I’m on to find the next one. Many of us who work in these careers, that’s one of the perks of the job. I have the freedom to do a TV show or a movie or a commercial or a music video. I run with several circles of guys but rarely do I have the same coworkers from show to show. I like that, but it’s absolutely not for everyone