Producer I, SportsCenter on the Road
ESPN
Bristol, CTThis was removed by the employer on 5/31/2016 7:09:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Producer I, SportsCenter on the Road
Responsibilities
• Coordinates with members of the production and technical staffs to create informative and entertaining sports news programs
• The emphasis would be in producing SportsCenter on the Road. This would include not only full shows, but full day segment inserts into multiple shows
• Coordinates with the on-air staff to write accurate and informative stories and content
• Operates within the context of defined sports news program concepts, objectives and outcomes
• Produces assigned sports news programs independently with regular guidance from the responsible Coordinating Producer
• Work is reviewed by the responsible Coordinating Producer at regular intervals and milestones
• Participates in or develops concepts and content for assigned sports news stories to reach viewers and to increase ESPN's market penetration, ratings and viewership
• Person has to have great understanding and background of the SportsCenter brand, and the distinctions between the various shows.
• Producer must have a technical understanding of the on the road facilities, its functionality, and its limitations.
• Large emphasis will be placed on developing content beyond interviews. This content will and should live on multiple ESPN platforms
• The producer has to be able to work with creative services in developing a consistent look and feel for the SC on the road brand
• Uses mastery of sports knowledge and news judgment to determine the agenda, concepts and content of assigned sports news programsLeads the assigned on-air staff to create and write creative and compelling content for assigned sports news program; participates in or leads the development of most or all of the creative concepts of assigned sports news programs
Basic Qualifications
• Detailed technical knowledge required, must have knowledge of what "works" on television and what is realistic to accomplish in time allotted for show production
• Has a good appreciation of popular culture, e.g., "what's cool" and assists with defining the tastes of ESPN's viewers
• Has good production skills related to sporting events
• Has a good understanding of ESPN's marketing and strategies
• Has an established knowledge of sports and sports history
• Is an experienced supervisor with good leadership skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Good writing and copy editing skills
• Knowledge of televisions production and video editing in digital and analog environmentsSpecific knowledge of television production technique used in a digital control room
Preferred Qualifications
• 6 years of progressively complex related studio or related production experience
Required Education
• High school diploma or equivalent
Additional Information:
ESPN is an equal opportunity employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.