Digital Video/ Social Associate Producer

Job Description

The Associate Producer I Digital/YouTube is tasked with the production and editing of trending video content on ESPN-branded channels across social and ESPN Digital Platforms. This role requires a commanding knowledge of digital media distribution and content creation. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and constantly innovating their approach to content technically, tactically, and creatively.

Responsibilities:
• Become a subject matter expert on the ESPN Digital Platforms and apply that expertise to expand reach, engagement, and distribution of content.
• Participate with teams internally and externally in the creation and distribution of content that best activates new audiences.
• Work with Digital Media Producers to create, develop, and produce video elements and special projects
• Experience in editing content, specific to the needs and specs for multiple social media platforms.
• Has a good appreciation of popular culture and assists with understanding the tastes of ESPN users.
• An understanding and of how sports fans are consuming content on mobile devices.
• Help create and maintain content plans for specific sports, topics and/or priorities
• Track production schedules and assets, ensuring that established deadlines are met.
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest trends, technology and best practices for digital video content.
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest trends and best practices for video distribution on YouTube and ESPN Platforms.

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum two years of combined media experience with a focus on digital media production.
• Demonstrated experience with digital media revenue models and programmatic advertising.
• Masterful understanding of Search Engine Optimization methods and data analytics to inform content decisions.
• Experience creating and programming video content, and publishing to live streams
• Strong base of current sports knowledge, including teams, players and storylines
• Understand and follow closely the latest in social media trends.
• Excellent headline writing skills; an understanding of optimal tactics for social distribution.
• Strong understanding of core characteristics of ''viral'' content
• Ability to work quickly and juggle multiple varied tasks during a typical work day

Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced non-linear editing skills (Quantel, Final Cut, Avid, Premiere, After Effects, WSC, etc.).
• Experience producing for large-scale YouTube and/or Media channel(s)
• Experience in editing content, specific to the needs and specs for multiple social media platforms.
• Experience working in a mobile-first content environment
• Experience managing social media accounts for large audiences.
• Experience working with a variety of digital content management systems
• Strong presentation skills

Required Education
• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gw7z8p-3-142-98-108-42 in your application.