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Producer
ESPN
Bristol, CT, United States
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Job ID 526121BR Job Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Category Production and Programming
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.
Responsibilities
• Coordinates with members of the production and technical staffs to create informative and entertaining sports news programs
• Writes scripts, segments and story ideas in conjunction with Talent and other team members for the best possible content.
• Organizes and evaluates the content for assigned sports news stories; determines the agendas and flow of assigned sports news stories
• Oversees a staff of ten to twelve subordinate Producers, Associate Producers and Production Assistants who create and develop assigned sports news programs
• Adjust program content to accommodate breaking news situations; interprets breaking news and translates it into program content
• Coordinates with the on-air staff to write accurate and informative stories and content
• Operates within the context of defined sports news program concepts, objectives and outcomes
• Produces assigned sports news programs independently with regular guidance from the responsible Coordinating Producer
• Work is reviewed by the responsible Coordinating Producer at regular intervals and milestones
• Participates in or develops concepts and content for assigned sports news stories to reach viewers and to increase ESPN's market penetration, ratings and viewership
• Determines the content and focus of each assigned sports news program including the stories comprising the program; identifies and follows-up on emerging stories and breaking news
• Uses mastery of sports knowledge and news judgment to determine the agenda, concepts and content of assigned sports news programs
• Leads the assigned on-air staff to create and write creative and compelling content for assigned sports news program; participates in or leads the development of most or all of the creative concepts of assigned sports news programs
Basic Qualifications
• Detailed technical knowledge required, must have knowledge of what "works" on television and what is realistic to accomplish in time allotted for show production
• Good writing, especially comedy, and copy editing skills
• Has a good appreciation of popular culture, e.g., "what's cool" and assists with defining the tastes of ESPN's viewers
• Has good production skills related to sporting events
• Has a good understanding of ESPN's marketing and strategies
• Has an established knowledge of sports and sports history
• Is an experienced supervisor with good leadership skills
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Good writing and copy editing skills
• Knowledge of televisions production and video editing in digital and analog environments
• Specific knowledge of television production technique used in a digital control room
Preferred Qualifications
• 6 years of progressively complex related studio or related production experience
Required Education
• High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education
• College degree
Company Overview
At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.
Additional Information
ESPN is an equal opportunity employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.