Producer I - INET Event - ESPN, Inc.
Bristol, CT
About the Job
Job Summary:
+ Responsible for creative development, preparation, and production of a wide range of sports content, including segments, highlights, teases & bumps, features, live event integrations, studio content and other content from start to finish for air to reach viewers and increase ESPN’s market penetration, rating and viewership across multiple platforms and regions
Responsibilities :
+ In coordination with the assigned senior production staff (Coordinating Producers), identifies and develops content that interprets, enhances and reinforces the concepts of sports content to tell stories.
+ Oversees production of content from start to finish, including:
+ Leads a team of production staff (e.g. CIPs, APs, CAs, PAs) to conceive of, plan and execute the production of highlights, teases, bumps, segments, live event integrations, etc.
+ Uses mastery of sports knowledge, creativity and news judgment to research, generate, select & pitch concepts and content ideas
+ Evaluates & influences the style and story lines of content. Guides staff in topic selection, highlight development, writing, sound & shot selection, selection of graphics, etc.
+ Oversees & influences editing associated with the content to ensure desired story line and pacing, and proper use of other languages, where applicable
+ Requests necessary content components (e.g. talent, graphics, animations, and edit time)
+ Coordinates with technical staff to maximize the technical process & tools with which content is created and delivered to fans across multiple platforms to best tell a story
+ Adjusts content to accommodate breaking news situations and changing storylines
+ Provides final review of content to ensure quality and accuracy
+ Oversees multi-lingual voiceovers of live and taped event content
+ Performs on site roles at events, including coordination with event organizers, coordination of talent, live hits, shooting of interview/feature content
+ Leadership responsibilities:
+ Effectively maintains leadership in a group environment; maintains professional relationships within the production staff to ensure professionalism, teamwork and objective reporting
+ Oversees direct reports, solicits & delivers feedback in a timely manner
+ Trains, coaches, develops and mentors production staff on idea generation, communication, edit room performance, and overall quality & accuracy of content production
+ Includes a diverse set of viewpoints and experiences through the planning and execution of content.
Requirements:
+ Minimum of 5-years of progressively complex production experience with an emphasis on sports content.
+ Fluency in Spanish (writing, reading, speaking)
+ Solid ability to interpret sports stories and to create and assemble compelling content to support the concept of the story.
+ Strong knowledge of real-time sports production processes and working knowledge of equipment and all relevant technologies used to carry out a broad range of assignments.
+ Must have detailed knowledge of what “works” across multiple platforms and what is realistic to accomplish in time allotted.
+ Strong knowledge of International and US based sports
+ Solid understanding of a multi-cultural audience and its habits
+ Good editorial judgement
+ Good understanding of people supervision, the development of teams and leadership skills
+ Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
+ Good appreciation of popular culture, and understands the tastes of ESPN’s consumers
+ Good understanding of ESPN’s market positioning and strategies
+ Strong working knowledge of production workflows
+ Availability to work nights/weekends/holidays as required
Preferred Education:
+ Bachelors Degree
Required Education:
+ High School Diploma
Job ID: 10105258
Location: Bristol,Connecticut
Job Posting Company: ESPN
ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
+ Responsible for creative development, preparation, and production of a wide range of sports content, including segments, highlights, teases & bumps, features, live event integrations, studio content and other content from start to finish for air to reach viewers and increase ESPN’s market penetration, rating and viewership across multiple platforms and regions
Responsibilities :
+ In coordination with the assigned senior production staff (Coordinating Producers), identifies and develops content that interprets, enhances and reinforces the concepts of sports content to tell stories.
+ Oversees production of content from start to finish, including:
+ Leads a team of production staff (e.g. CIPs, APs, CAs, PAs) to conceive of, plan and execute the production of highlights, teases, bumps, segments, live event integrations, etc.
+ Uses mastery of sports knowledge, creativity and news judgment to research, generate, select & pitch concepts and content ideas
+ Evaluates & influences the style and story lines of content. Guides staff in topic selection, highlight development, writing, sound & shot selection, selection of graphics, etc.
+ Oversees & influences editing associated with the content to ensure desired story line and pacing, and proper use of other languages, where applicable
+ Requests necessary content components (e.g. talent, graphics, animations, and edit time)
+ Coordinates with technical staff to maximize the technical process & tools with which content is created and delivered to fans across multiple platforms to best tell a story
+ Adjusts content to accommodate breaking news situations and changing storylines
+ Provides final review of content to ensure quality and accuracy
+ Oversees multi-lingual voiceovers of live and taped event content
+ Performs on site roles at events, including coordination with event organizers, coordination of talent, live hits, shooting of interview/feature content
+ Leadership responsibilities:
+ Effectively maintains leadership in a group environment; maintains professional relationships within the production staff to ensure professionalism, teamwork and objective reporting
+ Oversees direct reports, solicits & delivers feedback in a timely manner
+ Trains, coaches, develops and mentors production staff on idea generation, communication, edit room performance, and overall quality & accuracy of content production
+ Includes a diverse set of viewpoints and experiences through the planning and execution of content.
Requirements:
+ Minimum of 5-years of progressively complex production experience with an emphasis on sports content.
+ Fluency in Spanish (writing, reading, speaking)
+ Solid ability to interpret sports stories and to create and assemble compelling content to support the concept of the story.
+ Strong knowledge of real-time sports production processes and working knowledge of equipment and all relevant technologies used to carry out a broad range of assignments.
+ Must have detailed knowledge of what “works” across multiple platforms and what is realistic to accomplish in time allotted.
+ Strong knowledge of International and US based sports
+ Solid understanding of a multi-cultural audience and its habits
+ Good editorial judgement
+ Good understanding of people supervision, the development of teams and leadership skills
+ Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
+ Good appreciation of popular culture, and understands the tastes of ESPN’s consumers
+ Good understanding of ESPN’s market positioning and strategies
+ Strong working knowledge of production workflows
+ Availability to work nights/weekends/holidays as required
Preferred Education:
+ Bachelors Degree
Required Education:
+ High School Diploma
Job ID: 10105258
Location: Bristol,Connecticut
Job Posting Company: ESPN
ESPN Productions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Source : ESPN, Inc.
