Production Assistant

The Walt Disney Company • Charlotte, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN (i.e. SEC Network college sports).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED