Production Assistant, International

Job Description

The Production Assistant (International) supports assigned CP, Producers and Associate Producers with the production of all or parts of assigned international live or taped studio show and show's remote; assistance provided includes gathering production elements for live and taped programming such as: video clips, graphics and research support.

Position is with ESPN International/Deportes in Los Angeles working on shows like Nacion ESPN, Nacion ESPN on ESPN 2, Nacion ESPN Weekend, A los Golpes and/or Cronometro.

Responsibilities:
• Assigned to prepare and edit pre-production elements such as video clips, highlights, teases and features for use in live and taped events; prepares program fillers and other interstitial materials.
• Conducts research in the video archives and develops relationships with different ESPN International Networks to obtain material to support show needs.
• Provides timely, accurate and complete delivery of multimedia elements and publishes to various platforms.
• Collaborates with content producers, coordinating producers and researchers on assigned shows to find innovative ways to enhance the video storyline from a graphics and content perspective.
• Maintains updated production manuals and element reels.
• Can function as a graphics coordinator for assigned studio telecasts of live and taped events.
• Works with technical and production personnel to create an informative and entertaining program.
• Adjusts to and interprets breaking news situations.
• Works with on-air staff to write accurate and informative stories.
• Researches and prepares story ideas for future shows.
• Send monthly ideas for the different L.A shows.

Basic Qualifications:
• Must have strong ability to edit words, content, and stats as well as be able to write clearly and concisely under pressure in live broadcast environment.
• Strong editorial skills, sports knowledge and news judgment to shape and enhance storylines using graphics will be required in order to be successful within this role.
• The position requires fluency in Spanish and English; including the ability to check and proof content for grammar, spelling, clarity and impact under tight deadlines for both English and Spanish.
• Must have possession of superior communication skills, with the ability to work in a team environment and drive collaboration.
• Superior attention to details is a necessity.
• Strong creative and innovative thinking regarding news judgment and content is a must.
• Thorough day-to-day knowledge of sports news, information and history with the skill to translate content into short, specific and concise messages easily comprehended and digested by the viewing audience.
• Candidate must demonstrate the ability to show leadership, to drive content and to leverage relationships by working collaboratively with team members.
• Must have social media knowledge, follow sport pages and understand trends
• Be proactive and take initiative to start and finish projects

Preferred Qualifications:
• A minimum of one year experience in sports media, preferably in content creation

Required Education
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education
• Bachelor's Degree

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1127e-18-118-227-69-42 in your application.