Production Assistant
ESPN
Bristol, CTThis was removed by the employer on 3/2/2017 1:09:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation. ESPN was founded by Scott Rasmussen and his father Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 5,900 employees, each year ESPN airs more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of Emmy-winning sports programming. Our sole mission is to serve sports fans wherever sports are watched, listened to, discussed, debated, read about or played.
Responsibilities
• Supports assigned CP, Producers and Associate Producers with the production of all or parts of assigned international live or taped studio show and remote event; assistance provided includes gathering production elements for live and taped programming such as: video clips, graphics and research support.
• Assigned to prepare and edit semi-routine pre-production elements such as video clips, highlights, teases and features for use in live and taped events; prepares program fillers and other interstitial materials.
• Conducts research in the video archives and develops relationships with different ESPN International Networks to obtain material to support shows' needs.
• Assists in capturing and assembling production elements for on-line video highlights, features and teases.
• Provides timely, accurate and complete delivery of multimedia elements and publishes to various platforms.
• Screens and coordinates incoming live transmissions.
• Maintains updated production manuals and element reels.
• Can function as graphics coordinator for assigned studio telecasts of live and taped events.
• Works with technical and production personnel to create an informative and entertaining program.
• Adjusts to and interprets breaking news situations.
• Works with on-air staff to write accurate and informative stories.
• Teleprompter functions during show.
• Leverages US based and international libraries and highlight-gathering operation to support international shows' needs.
• Researches and prepares story ideas for future shows.
• Proposes ways statistics can be exploited in ESPN storytelling or as premium products on TV.
Basic Qualifications
• Minimum one year related production experience, including experience with sports news.
• Four year college degree, Journalism, Communications or related major.
• Must possess demonstrated communication skills and ability to react quickly and positively under a wide variety of production situations.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in sports media, preferably in television production, or involvement with collegiate TV station.
• Historical knowledge of US sports.
• Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department.
• Familiarity with server-based media and/or non-linear editing equipment.
• Familiarity with the sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technologies.
• Some positions will require fluency in a language other than English and knowledge of multiple cultures and/or historical expertise in soccer.
• High level of familiarity with ESPN programming, platforms and studio shows.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional role, organization or activity.
• Bilingual in English/ Spanish.
Required Education
• Bachelor's Degree in related field or its equivalent.
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:
Relocation assistance is not provided for this role
ESPN is an equal opportunity employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.