Job Posting Title:

Associate Producer I - Event

Req ID:

10112614

Job Description:

The Associate Producer I (Event) participates in the creative development of assigned production and storyline ideas for broadcasts, executes approved production and storyline ideas and concepts for assigned sports events, and coordinates aspects of the production of assigned remote telecasts.

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. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas, and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation.  ESPN was founded by Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 6,500 employees, each year ESPN televises more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming. The company’s mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.

Responsibilities:

Graphics Produce live games and production events.

Participates in the creative development of assigned production and storyline ideas for broadcasts; executes approved production and storyline ideas and concepts for assigned sports events

Coordinates aspects of the production of assigned remote telecasts

Participates in the design and implementation of innovative graphics for assigned remote telecasts; produces Eng shoots and graphics

Participates in the design and editing of teases, sales features, promotions, roll-outs, and special animation elements for assigned telecasts

Researches sports information and obtains materials as directed for assigned remote telecasts

May write line copy and parts of scripts and special introductions

Contributes creative concepts to aspects of assigned remote production elements, including graphics, teases, storylines, and structures for assigned remote telecasts

Participates in developing features and storylines for parts or all of the assigned remote telecasts

Has some ability to create and write features and storylines; provides story ideas to generate show elements

Ensures the concepts and content of assigned teases, sales features, promotions, roll-outs, and special animation elements comply with the established policy and concepts of assigned remote telecasts

Applies basic analytical skills to support the development of aspects of assigned remote telecasts

May research and assemble semi-routine information for Coordinating Producer(s) / Producer(s)

As directed, participates in conducting analyses and research of assigned teases, sales features, promotions, roll-outs, and special animation elements for assigned remote telecasts

Basic Qualifications:

A minimum of 2 years of experience working within remote sports events

Demonstrates and applies fundamental mastery of some operating processes of the remote sports production process

Has and applies fundamental experience in the conduct of several processes and procedures carried out in remote sports productions

Has some currency regarding technological advances in animation, video editing, and graphics; has basic experience producing teases, sales features, promotions, roll-outs, and special animation elements for assigned sports events and productions

Has and applies some knowledge of what story ideas and concepts to use for assigned teases, sales features, promotions, roll-outs, and special animation elements for assigned sports events

Required Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

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Job Posting Segment:

ESPN Business Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

Management Operations

Primary Job Posting Category:

Sports Producing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Bristol, CT, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-02-03