Producer I - INET Event

Job ID 10105258 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business ESPN Date posted Nov. 06, 2024

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Job Summary:

Job Summary:

Responsible for creative development, preparation, and production of a wide range of sports content, including segments, highlights, teases & bumps, features, live event integrations, studio content and other content from start to finish for air to reach viewers and increase ESPN’s market penetration, rating and viewership across multiple platforms and regions

Responsibilities:

In coordination with the assigned senior production staff (Coordinating Producers), identifies and develops content that interprets, enhances and reinforces the concepts of sports content to tell stories.
Oversees production of content from start to finish, including:
- Leads a team of production staff (e.g. CIPs, APs, CAs, PAs) to conceive of, plan and execute the production of highlights, teases, bumps, segments, live event integrations, etc.
- Uses mastery of sports knowledge, creativity and news judgment to research, generate, select & pitch concepts and content ideas
- Evaluates & influences the style and story lines of content. Guides staff in topic selection, highlight development, writing, sound & shot selection, selection of graphics, etc.
- Oversees & influences editing associated with the content to ensure desired story line and pacing, and proper use of other languages, where applicable
- Requests necessary content components (e.g. talent, graphics, animations, and edit time)
- Coordinates with technical staff to maximize the technical process & tools with which content is created and delivered to fans across multiple platforms to best tell a story
- Adjusts content to accommodate breaking news situations and changing storylines
- Provides final review of content to ensure quality and accuracy
- Oversees multi-lingual voiceovers of live and taped event content
- Performs on site roles at events, including coordination with event organizers, coordination of talent, live hits, shooting of interview/feature content
Leadership responsibilities:
- Effectively maintains leadership in a group environment; maintains professional relationships within the production staff to ensure professionalism, teamwork and objective reporting
- Oversees direct reports, solicits & delivers feedback in a timely manner
- Trains, coaches, develops and mentors production staff on idea generation, communication, edit room performance, and overall quality & accuracy of content production
Includes a diverse set of viewpoints and experiences through the planning and execution of content.

Requirements:

Minimum of 5-years of progressively complex production experience with an emphasis on sports content.
Fluency in Spanish (writing, reading, speaking)
Solid ability to interpret sports stories and to create and assemble compelling content to support the concept of the story.
Strong knowledge of real-time sports production processes and working knowledge of equipment and all relevant technologies used to carry out a broad range of assignments.
Must have detailed knowledge of what “works” across multiple platforms and what is realistic to accomplish in time allotted.
Strong knowledge of International and US based sports
Solid understanding of a multi-cultural audience and its habits
Good editorial judgement
Good understanding of people supervision, the development of teams and leadership skills
Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
Good appreciation of popular culture, and understands the tastes of ESPN’s consumers
Good understanding of ESPN’s market positioning and strategies
Strong working knowledge of production workflows
Availability to work nights/weekends/holidays as required

Preferred Education:

Bachelors Degree

Required Education:

High School Diploma

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About ESPN:

Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

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.

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