Media, Broadcast & Content
Production Assistant
Entry Level
New York, United States
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
ESPN NEXT is the entry point for aspiring storytellers at ESPN, hiring, training and developing early-career talent who work behind the scenes across studio, live events, digital, social and emerging platforms. The role is a full-time Production Assistant position within a dynamic team of early-career professionals producing must-see content across ESPN's shows, live events, digital/social and audio platforms. Structured training, content assignments and ongoing development build a ready pipeline of talent for content roles across ESPN.
Key Responsibilities
- Support production and content creation for domestic and global properties across all sports.
- Consistently share creative and innovative ideas to contribute to ESPN's multi-platform storytelling.
- Edit video and audio elements and research content for a variety of shows and networks.
- Run the audio board, loading playlists and logging commercials, sales and promos for multi-platform broadcasts.
- Coordinate graphics for assigned studio telecasts and/or remote live events.
- Produce a variety of elements including highlights, teases, opens and montages for shows, live events and digital platforms.
- Assist with live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Willingness to work nights, mornings, weekends and holidays.
- Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN (for example NBA/WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, college football and basketball).
- Enthusiasm and passion for sports.
- Ability to comfortably prepare and contribute ideas.
- Professional communication and organisation 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.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Skills
- Experience within a live sports, news or entertainment environment.
- Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut.
- Awareness of ESPN content, including platforms, shows and events.
- Awareness of media trends across social, digital and linear.
- Leadership experience in a professional role, organisation or extra-curricular endeavour.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
Salary
- The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $44,160 to $60,720 per year based on a 40 hour work week; the number of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs, and the base pay actually offered takes into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.
Benefits & Perks
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, dependent on the level and position offered.
- Full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
- Paired with a mentor to help acclimate to ESPN.
- Opportunity to enhance career through development offerings.
- Eligibility to apply to the NEXT Accelerator, which identifies and elevates top-performing talent through individualised coaching, mentorship and content opportunities.
- Eligibility for promotion to Content Associate, with promotion eligibility four times per year based on performance.
About the Company
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN and Disney Experiences.
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