Production Assistant

 

Position Summary:

Storytelling is at the heart of what we do, and ESPN Next is looking for sports fans who are driven with a passion “To Serve Sports Fans, Anytime, Anywhere.” As a part of ESPN Next, you will join a cohort of early-career professionals to produce creative content for ESPN shows, live events, and platforms. Production Assistants are provided in-depth training before being placed on an assignment(s).

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Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Support live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts.

Qualifications:

• Standard knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered within ESPN content.
• Ability to comfortably prepare and share ideas.
• Must possess professional communication and organization skills.
• React quickly and positively under tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Self-starting attitude and team-oriented work ethic.
• Open Availability: nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Required Education (required)

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Information:

Available to work nights, mornings, weekends, and/or holidays

Compensation:

The pay rate for this role in California is $20.00 - $28.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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