Production Assistant

Job Description

Storytelling is at the heart of what we do, and ESPN Next is looking for sports fans who are driven with a passion ''To Serve Sports Fans, Anytime, Anywhere.'' As a part of ESPN Next, you will join a cohort of early-career professionals to produce creative content for ESPN shows, live events, and platforms. Production Assistants are provided in-depth training before being placed on an assignment(s).

Responsibilities:
• Support production and content creation for domestic and international properties for all sports.
• Consistently share creative and innovative ideas to contribute to ESPN's multi-platform storytelling.
• Edit video elements and research content for a variety of studio shows/networks.
• Coordinate graphics for assigned studio telecasts and/or remote events.
• Log and archive video and associated data for future use.
• Produce storytelling elements: highlights, teases, opens, and montages for shows and live events.
• Support live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts.

Qualifications:
• Standard knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered within ESPN content.
• Ability to comfortably prepare and share ideas.
• Must possess professional communication and organization skills.
• React quickly and positively under tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Self-starting attitude and team-oriented work ethic.
• Open Availability: nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Awareness of ESPN content (i.e. platforms, shows, events, etc.).
• Awareness of media trends (i.e. social, digital, linear, etc.).
• Experience with video editing software (i.e. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut etc.).
• Leadership experience in a professional role, organization, or extra-curricular endeavor.
• Knowledge of international sports.
• Fluency in Spanish, with the ability to speak and write in both English and Spanish.

Required Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Information:
• Available to work nights, mornings, weekends, and/or holidays

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The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles is $42,930 to $59,028 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqenxm-3-143-232-24-42 in your application.