Producer II
ESPN
Bristol, CTThis was removed by the employer on 8/17/2017 11:09:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
• Assists Coordinating Producer & Coordinating Director in aspects of assigned productions and projects.
• Produces assigned sports news programs independently with regular guidance from the responsible Coordinating Producer
• Coordinates with members of the talent, production and technical staffs to create and execute informative and entertaining sports news programs
• Organizes and evaluates the content for assigned sports news stories; determines the agendas and flow of assigned sports news stories
• Oversees a staff of ten to twelve personnel including Associate Producers and Production Assistants who create and develop assigned sports news programs
• Adjust program content to accommodate breaking news situations; interprets breaking news and translates it into program content
• 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
• 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
• Determines the content and focus of each assigned sports news program including the stories comprising the program; identifies and follows-up on emerging stories and breaking news
• Uses mastery of sports knowledge and news judgment to determine the agenda, concepts and content of assigned sports news programs
• Leads the assigned on-air staff to create, write and edit creative and compelling content for assigned sports news program for both the TV and digital audiences.
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
• Proven track record of writing and producing engaging sports content for the digital audience
• Has good production skills related to sporting events
• Has a good understanding of ESPN's marketing and strategies
• Has an established knowledge of sports, sports history and fantasy sports.
• Is an experienced supervisor with good leadership skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Good writing and copy editing skills
• Strong understanding of social media
• Knowledge of televisions production and video editing in digital and analog environments
• Specific knowledge of television production technique used in a digital control roomPhotoshop and basic Premiere/After Effects skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• 7 years of progressively complex related studio or related production experience
Required Education
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree
Company Overview
At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.
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.