Production Assistant, ESPN Next at The Walt Disney Company

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, InternshipExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Media, Sports, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (required education)
A minimum of one year of experience in sports media, preferably in television production, or involvement with a collegiate TV station (basic qualification)
Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN (i.e., NBA/WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, College Football and Basketball)
Enthusiasm and passion for sports
Ability to comfortably prepare and contribute ideas
Professional communication and organization skills
Ability to react quickly and positively while staying composed under tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Self-starting attitude and team-oriented work ethic
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

Support production and content creation for domestic and global properties for all sports
Consistently share creative and innovative ideas to contribute to ESPN’s multi-platform storytelling
Edit video & audio elements and research content for a variety of shows/networks
Run audio board loading playlists, log commercials, sales, and promos for multi-platform broadcasts
Coordinate graphics for assigned studio telecasts and/or remote live events
Produce a variety of elements: highlights, teases, opens, and montages for shows, live events, and digital platforms
Assist with live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

content creationlive productionvideo editingsocial mediasports mediahighlight productionstorytellingmentorshipproduction support

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Production Assistant role?

A minimum of one year of experience in sports media, preferably in television production or involvement with a collegiate TV station is required.

What key skills are needed for this position?

Candidates need conversational knowledge of multiple sports especially NBA/WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, College Football and Basketball, enthusiasm and passion for sports, ability to prepare and contribute ideas, and professional communication and organization skills.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the compensation or salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What career growth opportunities does ESPN NEXT offer?

The role offers eligibility for promotion to Content Associate four times per year based on performance, development courses, mentorship, and initiatives like the NEXT Accelerator for top performers.