Production Assistant, ESPN NEXT

Storytelling is at the heart of what we do, and ESPN NEXT is looking for creatives who have a passion “To Serve Sports Fans, Anytime, Anywhere.” As a part of NEXT, you will join a cohort of early-career professionals to produce creative content for ESPN shows, live events, social/digital and company-owned platforms. Production Assistants are provided in-depth training before being placed on an assignment(s). This posting is for the January 2025 Cohort.

What is ESPN NEXT?

• Full-time Production Assistant role built for someone starting a career in content creation
• Begin career as Production Assistant, eligible for promotion to Content Associate 4 times per year – promotion based on performance
• Produce content for countless ESPN platforms
• Opportunity to enhance career through development courses
• Paired with a mentor to get you acclimated to ESPN
  
  
  

As part of ESPN NEXT, you’re eligible to apply for an internal career accelerator program. The NEXT Accelerator identifies and propels the top percentile of talent for career advancement across ESPN and The Walt Disney Company. Through its personalized approach, it strives to prepare and equip individuals with the essential tools, skills, and opportunities to excel in their careers and emerge as leaders in their respective departments of interest. The NEXT Accelerator will provide guidance, resources, and experiences to best prepare those in it for the next step in their career.

Responsibilities could include: *(before any functions listed below, in-depth training is provided)

• 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.
• Assist with live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be able to work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays to cover assigned productions
• Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN (i.e., NBA/WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, College Football and Basketball)
• Enthusiasm and passion for sports
• Ability to comfortably prepare and contribute ideas
• Must possess professional communication and organization skills
• React quickly and positively while staying composed under tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Self-starting attitude and team-oriented work ethic
• A minimum of one year of content or media experience, including internships, athletics, or professional work experience
  
  
  

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
• Bilingual
  
  
  

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  
  

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
  
  
  

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