ESPN Next is the company’s leadership development program based in content production. For those interested in creating the magic behind the scenes, this program is designed to develop the next generation of leaders at ESPN. The program is focused on building a workforce empowered to contribute creativity, diversity and insight to our content, our culture, and our business. The program is looking for sports fans who are driven individuals with a passion for storytelling within the sports media industry. The Production Assistant will be provided in-depth training before transitioning into two different rotations during the 18-month program. Throughout the entirety of the program, the Production Assistant will help produce creative content for various ESPN platforms while also participating in a cohort curriculum that includes workshops, a group project, networking, and volunteering.

This Production Assistant role is part of the Winter 2022/2023 Cohort.

Responsibilities:

• Support content creation for various properties both domestic and international; including studio shows and live events for professional and college sports.
• Consistently pitch creative and innovative ideas to contribute to ESPN’s multi-faceted, cross-platform storytelling.
• Provide timely, accurate and complete delivery of multimedia content and publish to various platforms (linear, digital, and social).
• Edit video elements and research video content for various studio shows/networks.
• Coordinate graphics for assigned studio telecasts or remote events
• Log and archive video and associated data for future use
• Produce elements such as teases, opens, and montages for various shows and live events.
• Support live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts.
• Participation in extensive development curriculum based on workshops/seminars
• Participation in group project that will expose employees to ESPN Business Segments and Leaders

Qualifications:

• Strong overall knowledge of multiple sports; including rules, teams, and players.
• Awareness of ESPN content (i.e. platforms, shows, events)
• Ability to identify and cultivate compelling storylines for various platforms
• Knowledge of social media apps with an understanding how to strategically produce and caption
• Must possess strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to react quickly and positively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Ability to work late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays year-round (current full-time students are ineligible for this role until post-graduation).

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year experience in sports media, preferably in content creation
• Awareness of media trends (i.e. social, digital streaming etc.)
• Self-starting attitude and team-oriented work ethic
• Familiarity with video editing software
• Leadership experience in a professional role, organization, or activity
• Knowledge of international sports a plus
• Fluency in Spanish, with the ability to speak and write in both English and Spanish

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Information: (i.e. physical requirements, holiday, nights, weekend shifts, etc.)