Project-Associate Talent Producer
ESPN
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 2/12/2019 12:11:00 PM PST
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Job Summary:
Contribute to many aspects of Bristol-based guest booking (selecting and contacting) for ESPN's news and information studio shows. Coordinate guest booking (remote and in-studio) with other ESPN entities, including Radio, Event, Dotcom and Digital Media. Take direction from and consistently communicate/share information with director and talent producers to provide a strong team atmosphere. Contribute to planning booking projects and provide a consistently heavy load of quality guests and ideas to various shows.
*This is an 18 month project role*
Responsibilities:
• Works with director, coordinating producers, producers, researchers, etc. to ensure the most appropriate guests are identified and booked for shows.
• Keeps coordinating producers, producers and assignment desk aware of information regarding guests booked and technical requirements (studios, trucks, etc.) needed to get these interviews to air.
• Takes direction and contributes during breaking news stories.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with agents, SIDs, athletes and PR people to ensure the best possible cooperation/outcome with booking guests.
• Develops and maintains an extensive database of athletes, coaches, managers, team executives and celebrities and their agents.
• Participates in daily editorial meetings to suggest story ideas and guest possibilities for all shows.
• Works with Talent Producers and Director to provide information for guests based on upcoming seasons and news relevancy.
• Books guests and works on long-term projects for Bristol-based news and information shows. Works closely with Talent Department to collect data for potential on-air talent.
Basic Qualifications:
• Strong, consistent communication skills
• Ability to take direction, plan, and contribute effectively in team and solo environment
• Deep sports knowledge
• Ability to build sports/entertainment rolodex -knowledge of the media industry
• Ability to function effectively in an atmosphere subject to frequent changes and produce results
• Ability to prepare and submit story ideas/guest segments
• Ability to react quickly and positively under a wide variety of sensitive and changing production situations.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Guest/ talent booking experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sports media or broadcast industry preferred.
• Familiarity with computers, search engines, internet searches preferred.
Required Education
• High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education
• College Degree (in communications, journalism or related field preferred).
About ESPN:
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc., which is part of a business segment we call ESPN.
ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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