Associate Producer I

The Associate Producer position with ESPN Originals will support production for all ESPN Originals projects and series. Work includes editing excerpts and trailers for ESPN series, providing footage for third-party packagers, producing linear specials of ESPN episodes, project managing ESPN series and assisting in the overall production of ESPN Originals projects. We are looking for a candidate with strong communication skills who can work effectively and collaboratively with a variety of filmmaking and production teams, both internally and externally. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit excerpts, trailers, and sponsorship elements.
• Produce and format episodes for linear distribution.
• Distribute assets to integration, marketing, PR, social, and editorial.
• Attend production meetings and distribute recap notes.
• Collaborate with PA/CA to maintain internal project management database.
• Write series and episodic descriptions.
• Pitch ideas for assets and integrations for assigned series.
• Assist with project managing ESPN Original series through creative development and editorial oversight.
• Assist with ESPN Original award submissions.
• Pull and provide footage for third-party packagers.
• Mentor and aid in development of PA/CA growth.
• Assist with production of ESPN Original projects, as needed.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in production.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Specific knowledge of television production techniques used in digital environment.
• General knowledge of the sports media industry.
• General knowledge of the documentary landscape.

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to use Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Media Encoder.
• Experience editing or producing documentary projects.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

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About ESPN:

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About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc , which is part of a business we call ESPN .

ESPN Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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