Production Assistant (Global Sports), ESPN NEXT

• Full-time Production Assistant role built for someone starting a career in sports media and content creation.
• Begin your career at ESPN as a Production Assistant with eligibility for promotion to Content Associate. Promotion eligibility 4 times per year – promotions based on performance.
• Produce content for countless ESPN live events, shows, and platforms.
• Opportunity to enhance career through development courses.
• Paired with a mentor to get you acclimated to ESPN.

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

• Support production and content creation for domestic and global properties for all sports.
• Consistently share creative and innovative ideas to contribute to ESPN’s multi-platform storytelling.
• Edit video & audio elements and research content for a variety of shows/networks.
• Run audio board loading playlists, log commercials, sales and promos for multi-platform broadcasts.
• Coordinate graphics for assigned studio telecasts and/or remote live events.
• Produce variety of elements: highlights, teases, opens, and montages for shows, live events and digital platforms.
• Assist with live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts.

Qualifications: (required)

• Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Fluency in Spanish, with the ability to speak and write in both English and Spanish.
• Conversational knowledge of multiple major sports, with a focus on international soccer leagues.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within a live sports, news, or entertainment environment.
• Experience with video editing software (i.e. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut etc.).
• Awareness of ESPN content (i.e. platforms, shows, events, etc.).
• Awareness of media trends (i.e. social, digital, linear, etc.).
• Leadership experience in a professional role, organization, or extra-curricular endeavor.

Required Education (required)

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Information: Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays#ESPNMediaJob Posting Segment: ESPN Global Sports & Talent OfficeJob Posting Primary Business: ESPN NextPrimary Job Posting Category: PA Rotational Program – SportsEmployment Type: Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Bristol, CT, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted: 2025-07-11

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