Recurring/Seasonal Production Assistant I, Social Media
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Bristol, CTThis was removed by the employer on 9/8/2016 8:09:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
This is not a full time role. This position will work 1600 hours or less per year.
• Maintains the integrity for the on-air product on all ESPN networks, making all necessary programming and network-level editorial decisions.
• Continues to be assigned to the control room for high-profile, studio-integrated events and complex regional events (i.e., women's NCAA tournament).
• Remains current on standard operating procedures for individual sports as well as sport rules that can impact the editorial integration of assigned event and/or network. Understands the ''Story of the Day'' for each event by utilizing available resources (i.e. ENPS, Internet) on a daily basis.
• Interacts with studio and remote producers, coordinating producers, directors and programmers on a daily basis relaying editorial decisions and other essential information as it pertains to each individual's area of responsibility.
• Functions as the Content Manager for studio integrated events. Acting as the liaison between event production and studio wraps. Responsible for the execution of all cut-ins, sponsored elements, advancers and show to show transitions.
• Assumes various on and off-line projects as assigned and/or approved by department management, providing progress reports, target date for completion and follow-up.
• Prepares daily reports for each specific network, documenting decisions affecting scheduled programming/ content for department-wide distribution.
• Attends specific sport or project meetings when assigned by department management, providing input from a Content Integration perspective and follow-up.
• Possesses a solid understanding and maintains a positive relationship with other departments that work closely with Content Integration.
• Proficient in content creation for all social platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter.
• An understanding of the social media landscape and how to curate social content for on air broadcasts.
Basic Qualifications
• Elite knowledge of sports, including current athletes, rules and events.
• Must possess demonstrated communication and organization skills, and ability to react quickly and positively under a wide variety of production situations/
• High level of familiarity with ESPN programming, platforms and studio shows.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional role, organization or activity.
• A minimum of 1 year in television production, collegiate TV station, or related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum of four years television production experience and a solid, overall knowledge of sports College degree in communications or related field of study.
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.