Digital Video / Social Producer

Job Description

Producer I, Social/Digital Video is tasked with the production and editing of trending video content on ESPN-branded channels across social and ESPN Digital Platforms. This role may additionally oversee production groups for select content. This role requires a commanding knowledge of digital media distribution and content creation. Additionally, this role may involve the development and production of livestreaming concepts across multiple social channels and the ESPN app. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and constantly innovating their approach to content technically, tactically, and creatively. Must have or develop an awareness of the operations of multiple ESPN units in order to collaborate successfully in identifying and/or developing up-to-the-minute video content optimized for multiple platforms and user needs. This is a visible role requiring executive presence and presentation skills both in and out of ESPN.

Responsibilities:
• Become a subject matter expert on the ESPN Digital Platforms and apply that expertise to expand reach, engagement, and distribution of content.
• Responsibilities will include prep, production and oversite of show rundowns.
• Participate with teams internally and externally in the creation and distribution of content that best activates new audiences.
• Participate in the pitch process to ensure that production and execution is feasible, and poised for success
• Participate with Business Development, Ad Sales and Marketing in the evaluation of new revenue partners that integrate into ESPN digital properties.
• Analyze usage and performance metrics that can lead to content enhancements and improvements.
• Effectively manage production timelines to ensure projects are executed on time
• Engage internal content partners to ensure the best creation, sharing and distribution of video content.
• 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.
• Supervise creation and editing of videos for YouTube and ESPN digital channels. These will include headline writing, tagging and managing an overall style and voice, and working with subject matter experts for specific content types.

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum 3-5 years of combined media experience with a focus on digital media, product development, content strategy, and project management.
• Masterful understanding of Search Engine Optimization methods, data analytics, and
• 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:
• Experience managing large-scale YouTube and/or Media channel(s)
• Has a minimum of 4 years of practical Digital/Social Production or related experience.
• Experience in editing content, specific to the needs and specs for multiple social media platforms.
• Advanced non-linear editing skills (Quantel, Final Cut, Avid, Premiere, After Effects, etc.)
• 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 in a media-related field.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6n74q-3-144-93-73-42 in your application.