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Assistant, Programming (ESPN)

Job ID 10101872 Location Tlalpan, Mexico / Mexico City, Mexico Business ESPN Date posted Feb. 28, 2025
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The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. 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.

How you will contribute to our magical experience?

The Programming Assistant provides support in the planning and organization of content on ESPN's internal platforms for linear channels and digital platforms in the Latin North region (Mexico, Central America, and the Dominican Republic). Additionally, they provide support for various assignments related to specific sports in this region, as well as in Latin South, the Caribbean, Brazil, and the Pacific Rim. The Assistant will report to a Manager or Supervisor within the Programming Department, offering scheduling assistance with short, medium, and long-term content inputting, updating the Guidelines and Conditions file for live events, and the daily actualization of the previous day's schedules. All of this takes place in a dynamic environment that requires teamwork and active participation to achieve the goals of the Programming Department. The position is based in Mexico City. The position is an opportunity to bring your skills to the Worldwide Leader in Sports to assist with planning strategies, programming operations, and with collaboration on various sports properties, both internally at ESPN and externally with league partners and agencies.  

The Programming Assistant will be responsible for:  

  • Add long-term and short-term programming and content to ESPN's internal platforms for the linear channels and digital platforms of ESPN International channels.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate lineups for Mexico, Central America, and the Dominican Republic.
  • Make and distribute necessary daily changes across various ESPN International channels/platforms.
  • Determine Standby and Guides and Conditions for live on-air content and assess how they may impact established plans.
  • Work directly with various studio show productions to optimize the offered content.
  • Maintain constant communication with Fiber teams in Mexico and Content Planning, InfoHub, and Transmissions teams in Buenos Aires.
  • Have specific sports assignments to be determined later and collaborate directly in the planning, production, and scheduling of such content with the corresponding.

What we need from you be part of this story:

  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Finance or Engineering, but other degrees will be considered.
  • Experienced in using the Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of sports is desirable.
  • Advanced level of English is a must; Portuguese is optional.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Must be comfortable working under pressure and with tight deadlines.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and information retention is a must.

Additional information:

At Disney, we believe it takes great people to create the memorable experiences, products and services our consumers know and love.  We are a team of storytellers, and we hire under equal opportunity, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or background. We are an organization that value human interactions and that is a very important part of our culture. At Disney, everyone has the opportunity to speak up and participate, grow and share ideas.

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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 Mexico S.A. de C.V., which is part of a business we call ESPN.

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