The Associate Producer position with ESPN Originals will support production for all ESPN Originals projects and series. Work includes editing excerpts and trailers for ESPN series, providing footage for third-party packagers, producing linear specials of ESPN episodes, project managing ESPN series and assisting in the overall production of ESPN Originals projects. We are looking for a candidate with strong communication skills who can work effectively and collaboratively with a variety of filmmaking and production teams, both internally and externally. This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities
- Produce and edit excerpts, trailers, and sponsorship elements.
- Produce and format episodes for linear distribution.
- Distribute assets to integration, marketing, PR, social, and editorial.
- Attend production meetings and distribute recap notes.
- Collaborate with PA/CA to maintain internal project management database.
- Write series and episodic descriptions.
- Pitch ideas for assets and integrations for assigned series.
- Assist with project managing ESPN Original series through creative development and editorial oversight.
- Assist with ESPN Original award submissions.
- Pull and provide footage for third-party packagers.
- Mentor and aid in development of PA/CA growth.
- Assist with production of ESPN Original projects, as needed.
Basic Requirements
- Minimum of 4 years' experience in production.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Specific knowledge of television production techniques used in digital environment.
- General knowledge of the sports media industry.
- General knowledge of the documentary landscape.
Preferred Requirements
- Ability to use Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Media Encoder.
- Experience editing or producing documentary projects.
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Education: