Social Media Producer
ESPN
Bristol, CTThis was removed by the employer on 8/15/2016 6:09:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
This individual manages Social Media platforms and is responsible for producing and formatting segments of shows in an accurate and entertaining fashion and thoughtfully integrating social and digital media. This role is specifically tasked with staying abreast of, appropriately using, and teaching others to use technology and social media to drive show content and creativity.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for oversight (strategy and management of staff) for content on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram for SportsCenter & other select ESPN social media brand or sports handles
• Responsible for coordination with other ESPN social media managers, including cross-amplification, strategic joint coverage, differentiated voice, etc.
• Responsible for execution of strategic initiatives on assigned social media platforms, including company priority initiatives, Sales executions, Digital Media support, marketing and promotional support, etc.
• Responsible for execution of TV social integrations on SportsCenter, other studio shows and special events
• Responsible for seeing staff communicates daily work and related metrics, including hand-offs to following shifts
• Serve as point person for SportsCenter and other TV talent needs with social platform usage
• Responsible for producing a wide range of content for sports news shows; can produce entire shows, segments, documentaries and other pieces from start to finish for air; these shows and segments are primarily produced live to air
• Trains and coaches various production staff across the department on the creative and appropriate use of social media to drive show content
• Responsible for generating and researching content ideas, arranges for talent, graphics, and animations; oversees any editing associated with the segment to ensure the desired story line and pacing
• Adjust show and segment content to accommodate breaking news situations
• Coordinates with the on-air staff to write accurate and informative content as it relates to the shows and segments
• Can produce assigned sports news programs independently with some guidance from the responsible Coordinating Producer
• Work is reviewed by the responsible Producer and Coordinating Producer at regular intervals and milestones
• Participates in or develops concepts and content for the assigned shows and segments to reach viewers and to increase ESPN's market penetration, rating and viewership
• Operates within the context of ESPN's defined sports news program concepts, objectives and outcomes
• Uses an extensive level of sports knowledge and news judgment to determine the agenda, concepts and content of the assigned segment within the sports news show
Basic Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience with social and digital media
• Knowledge of what creative treatments, story ideas and concepts to use for sports news shows
• Has strong production skills related to sporting events
• Has a strong knowledge of live television production dynamics and working knowledge of the equipment and technologies in the control room; able to carry out a broad range of assignment that arrange from segment producing to live broadcasts with little or no preparation time in between
• Has a strong understanding of ESPN's marketing and strategies
• Has extensive knowledge of sports and sports history
• Has and applies knowledge regarding technological and social media advances relative to sports news shows
• Superior writing and copy editing skills
• Knowledge of television production and video editing in digital and analog environments
• Technical knowledge required, must have knowledge of what ''works'' on television and what is realistic to accomplish in time allotted for segment production
• Ability to shoot and edit content using various technologies
Preferred Qualifications
• Has demonstrated experience using interactive social and digital media to drive show content; possesses ability to teach others
• Has managed Social Media platforms on behalf of major brands
• Has understanding of business and strategy beyond tweeting and posting
• Has produced television or original digital video content
• Has experience in production meetings and live control rooms
• Has experience shooting a camera, as well as innovative hardware (i.e. GoPro)
• Understanding of design software, such as Adobe Photoshop, and how to teach others
• Basic or Conversational Spanish is ideal
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.