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#### Job Summary:

ESPN NEXT is the entry point for aspiring storytellers at ESPN. We hire, train, and develop early-career talent working behind the scenes across studio, live events, digital, social, and emerging platforms. Through structured training, content assignments, and ongoing development, we build a ready pipeline of talent for content roles across ESPN.

As part of ESPN NEXT, you’ll join a dynamic team of early-career professionals producing must-see content across ESPN’s shows, live events, digital/social, and audio platforms. Sports don’t sleep, and neither does the adrenaline of live production. Whether you’re cutting highlights at dawn, gearing up for primetime, capturing the game-winner on a holiday, or identifying moments that will go viral on social, you’ll be right in the middle of the action! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this is your chance to be part of the team that brings sports storytelling to life 24/7.

***This role will primarily support the ESPN Global Sports/Deportes team and therefore requires fluency in both spoken and written Spanish.***

**What is ESPN NEXT?**

* Full-time Production Assistant role built for someone starting a career in sports media and content creation 
* Begin your career at ESPN as a Production Assistant with eligibility for promotion to Content Associate. Promotion eligibility 4 times per year – promotions based on performance
* Produce content for countless ESPN live events, shows, and platforms
* Paired with a mentor to get you acclimated to ESPN
* Opportunity to enhance career through development offerings.
* Eligible to apply to the NEXT Accelerator, which identifies and elevates top-performing talent through individualized coaching, mentorship, and content opportunities.

**Responsibilities could include: \*(*prior to any functions listed below, in-depth training is provided)***

* Support production and content creation for domestic and global properties for all sports.
* Consistently share creative and innovative ideas to contribute to ESPN’s multi-platform storytelling.
* Edit video & audio elements and research content for a variety of shows/networks.
* Run audio board loading playlists, log commercials, sales and promos for multi-platform broadcasts.
* Coordinate graphics for assigned studio telecasts and/or remote live events.
* Produce variety of elements: highlights, teases, opens, and montages for shows, live events and digital platforms.
* Assist with live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts.

**Qualifications:**

* <u>**Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays**</u>
* **Fluency in Spanish, with the ability to speak and write in both English and Spanish**
* Conversational knowledge of multiple major sports, with a focus on international soccer leagues.
* Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN (i.e. NBA/WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, College Football and Basketball)
* Enthusiasm and passion for sports 
* Ability to comfortably prepare and contribute ideas
* Must possess professional communication and organization skills
* React quickly and positively while staying composed under tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
* Self-starting attitude and team-oriented work ethic


**Preferred Qualifications:**

* Experience within a live sports, news, or entertainment environment
* Experience with video editing software (i.e. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut etc.)
* Awareness of ESPN content (i.e. platforms, shows, events, etc.)
* Awareness of media trends (i.e. social, digital, linear, etc.)
* Leadership experience in a professional role, organization, or extra-curricular endeavor

**Required Education:**

* High School Diploma or equivalent
   

**Preferred Education:**

* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

**Additional Information:** Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays

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Production Assistant (Global Sports), ESPN NEXT

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