Seasonal Production Assistant

Job ID 10118824 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business ESPN Date posted Apr. 28, 2025

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Job Summary:

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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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.

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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The Heart of Connecticut Bristol, Connecticut is just two hours from Boston and New York and just an hour from the shoreline. From the natural beauty of picturesque hills and fall foliage, to the high tech satellite dishes of ESPN, Bristol’s “City sized” with a small town vibe, offering wonderful memories no matter your pace.