Production Assistant, ESPN NEXT
Storytelling is at the heart of what we do, and ESPN NEXT is looking for creatives who have a passion “To Serve Sports Fans, Anytime, Anywhere.” As a part of NEXT, you will join a cohort of early-career professionals to produce creative content for ESPN shows, live events, social/digital and company-owned platforms. Production Assistants are provided in-depth training before being placed on an assignment(s). This posting is for the October 2024 Cohort.
What is ESPN NEXT?
Responsibilities could include: *(prior to any functions listed below, in-depth training is provided)
What is ESPN NEXT?
- Full-time Production Assistant role built for someone starting a career in content creation
- Begin career as Production Assistant, eligible for promotion to Content Associate 4 times per year
- Produce content for countless ESPN platforms
- Opportunity to enhance career through development courses
- Paired with a mentor to get you acclimated to ESPN
Responsibilities could include: *(prior to any functions listed below, in-depth training is provided)
- Support production and content creation for domestic and international properties for all sports.
- Consistently share creative and innovative ideas to contribute to ESPN’s multi-platform storytelling.
- Edit video elements and research content for a variety of studio shows/networks.
- Coordinate graphics for assigned studio telecasts and/or remote events.
- Log and archive video and associated data for future use.
- Produce storytelling elements: highlights, teases, opens, and montages for shows and live events.
- Assist with live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts.
- Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays
- Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN (i.e. NBA/WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, College Football)
- Enthusiasm and passion for sports
- Ability to comfortably prepare and contribute ideas
- Must possess professional communication and organization skills
- React quickly and positively while staying composed under tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Self-starting attitude and team-oriented work ethic
- Awareness of ESPN content (i.e. platforms, shows, events, etc.)
- Awareness of media trends (i.e. social, digital, linear, etc.)
- Experience with video editing software (i.e. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut etc.)
- Leadership experience in a professional role, organization, or extra-curricular endeavor
- Knowledge of international sports
- Fluency in Spanish, with the ability to speak and write in both English and Spanish
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Art/Creative and Design -
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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