• Seasonal Production Assistant

    ESPN, Inc. (Bristol, CT)


    The Seasonal Production Assistant will assist with content creation. The role includes assisting the team in multiple facets of production such as prompting live shows, transcribing sound, and producing video elements.

    _SEASONAL ROLE:_

    This is a seasonal position starting July 14th 2025 and ending April 18, 2026 OR when 1500 work hours have been logged, whichever comes first. Employment may end sooner at the company's discretion based on business needs. This seasonal position is associated with the ESPN NEXT Program but benefits do not apply to this role. There is potential for conversion to a full-time Production Assistant role within the NEXT program, based on performance and the availability of open positions.

    Responsibilities:

    + Transcribe press conferences and interviews and send to content teams.

    + Teleprompt live studio shows and distribute scripts to talent.

    + Research and brainstorm creative ideas to communicate with content teams.

    + Produce a variety of video elements for ABC affiliates.

    + Occasionally produce content for SportsCenter and other studio programming.

    Qualifications:

    + Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered within ESPN content during the contract timeline: Football, Basketball, Hockey, and Baseball.

    + Ability to comfortably prepare and communicate 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.

    + Will be scheduled to work nights, mornings, weekends, and/or 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.)

    + Fluency in Spanish

    Required Education:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent

    Preferred Education:

    + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

    Additional Information:

    + Will be scheduled to work nights, mornings, weekends, and/or holidays

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    **Job ID:** 10118824

    **Location:** Bristol,Connecticut

    **Job Posting Company:** ESPN

     

    ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.