Digital Video Producer

Job Description

The Digital Video Producer I is a social-first video editing role on the Digital Video team at ESPN. The candidate will be tasked with the ideation, production, and distribution of high-visibility video content on ESPN-branded digital, social and linear channels, including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and the ESPN app. The candidate should be well-versed in social media trends, voice, style and subject matter. Having the ability to contribute to ESPN's industry-leading digital and social content. There will be opportunities to travel, manage a talented team and work on quick-turn situations, longer-form executions and lead projects from start to finish around ESPN's marquee events in collaboration with the ESPN Social team and external partners. This role requires a strong knowledge of social media content creation, and the ability to monitor and adapt to the evolution of those platforms.

Responsibilities:
• Ability to work on high-level, short and long-form editing projects that are both unique and outstanding
• Ideate and execute edits incorporating multiple elements from different sources to create coherent work
• Collaborate with partners to execute industry-leading video content for the biggest events in sports
• Become a subject matter expert on all ESPN platforms (From TikTok to TV) and apply that expertise to expand reach, engagement, and distribution of content.
• Act as content lead for digital video creative team – leading by example with high-level oversight, and clear content direction
• Analyze usage and performance metrics that can lead to content enhancements and improvements.
• Effectively manage production timelines to ensure projects are executed on time
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest trends, technology and best practices for digital video
content on ESPN platforms including YouTube.
• Traveling to notable sporting events to produce on-site content for all platforms
Qualifications:
• Minimum 3 years of combined media experience, with a focus on video editing
• Advanced non-linear editing skills (Premiere, After Effects)
• High-level understanding of Adobe suite of products (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects)
• Examples of creating consistent, high-performing creative content
• Strong base of current sports knowledge, including teams, players and storylines
• Understand and follow closely the latest in social media trends, and apply that knowledge to create improved performance of content
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in editing content, specific to the needs and specs for multiple social media platforms.
• Knowledge of Cinema 4D, Unreal, Blender or other 3D software is a plus
• Experience managing team of direct reports as well as daily assigning tasks
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience working with on-camera talent in collaborative, on-site environments

Required Education:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education
• College degree in a media related field.

Additional Information:
• Role requires the ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends to cover the biggest moments in sports when they happen.
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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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. 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 we call ESPN.
ESPN Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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