Digital Video Producer I

Disney • Bristol, CT

97d

About The Position

The Digital Video Producer I is a social-first video editing role on the Digital Video team at ESPN. The candidate will be tasked with the ideation, production, and distribution of high-visibility video content on ESPN-branded digital, social and linear channels, including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and the ESPN app. The candidate should be well-versed in social media trends, voice, style and subject matter. Having the ability to contribute to ESPN's industry-leading digital and social content. There will be opportunities to travel, manage a talented team and work on quick-turn situations, longer-form executions and lead projects from start to finish around ESPN's marquee events in collaboration with the ESPN Social team and external partners. This role requires a strong knowledge of social media content creation, and the ability to monitor and adapt to the evolution of those platforms.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of combined media experience, with a focus on video editing
• Advanced non-linear editing skills (Premiere, After Effects)
• High-level understanding of Adobe suite of products (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects)
• Examples of creating consistent, high-performing creative content
• Strong base of current sports knowledge, including teams, players and storylines
• Understand and follow closely the latest in social media trends, and apply that knowledge to create improved performance of content

Nice To Haves

• Experience in editing content, specific to the needs and specs for multiple social media platforms
• Knowledge of Cinema 4D, Unreal, Blender or other 3D software is a plus
• Experience managing team of direct reports as well as daily assigning tasks
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience working with on-camera talent in collaborative, on-site environments

Responsibilities

• Ability to work on high-level, short and long-form editing projects that are both unique and outstanding
• Ideate and execute edits incorporating multiple elements from different sources to create coherent work
• Collaborate with partners to execute industry-leading video content for the biggest events in sports
• Become a subject matter expert on all ESPN platforms (From TikTok to TV) and apply that expertise to expand reach, engagement, and distribution of content
• Act as content lead for digital video creative team - leading by example with high-level oversight, and clear content direction
• Analyze usage and performance metrics that can lead to content enhancements and improvements
• Effectively manage production timelines to ensure projects are executed on time
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest trends, technology and best practices for digital video content on ESPN platforms including YouTube
• Traveling to notable sporting events to produce on-site content for all platforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
• Education Level: High school or GED