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ESPN, Inc. Associate Producer I – Global Soccer in Bristol, Connecticut
The Associate Producer I – Global Soccer will contribute to the creative development for all production content extensions on all platforms. This role is specifically tasked with staying abreast of and appropriately using technology, social media, and leadership to drive content and creativity. We are looking for candidates who are agile, creative, and interested in production opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Oversees the production of assigned video elements.
Integrates the use of visual elements into assignments to drive show content.
Gathers news, facts, and videos for assigned productions; researches and prepares story ideas for future productions.
Conducts research in the video archives to obtain material for all assigned production elements.
Participates in idea generation during show meetings forassigned projects and specialty elements.
Contributes creative concepts for studio show elements, as well as concepts for non-linear TV platforms.
Contributes ideas to generate content and manages projects from conception to execution.
Collaborates with editors in the production of high-end video elements in Premiere and Quantel edit facilities.
Opportunity to produce ENG field shoots including, but not limited to, interviews, basic art direction, and specialty shoots.
Opportunity to produce assigned segments with guests or analysts in-studio shows.
Provides direction and feedback to Production Assistant and Content Associates on assigned shows.
Operates under close and frequent supervision within the context of highly defined production processes.
Work is subject to close and regular scrutiny by Producers and Coordinating Producers at regular intervals and milestones.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years television production experience.
Demonstrates and applies strong knowledge of most operating processes of production of studio shows and live events.
Has and applies considerable experience in the conduct of several complex processes and procedures carried out in studio show production.
Has and applies considerable knowledge of what story ideas and concepts to use for teases, original features, analysis clips, specialty elements, and features fed in from reporters and producers in the field.
Has and applies considerable knowledge of what special animation elements to use for assigned productions.
Has and applies knowledge regarding technological and social media advances relative to studio shows.
Has strong mastery of soccer and soccer history.
Solid writing skills in Spanish and English.
Required Education and Language:
Fully bilingual in Spanish
High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education :
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Additional Information :
- This position is based on ESPN’s Bristol campus, with occasional remote work. Shifts will often be on weekends and holidays.
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Job ID: 10104056
Location: Bristol,Connecticut
Job Posting Company: ESPN
ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.