Digital Video Associate Producer I - Podcast

The Digital Associate Producer is responsible for content development, production and ad integration for a variety of ESPN audio and video podcasts. They work daily with the podcast leadership team, talent and digital audio/video business stakeholders as well as internal and external distribution partners. They are involved in short- and long-range content strategy and planning of shows in addition to assisting content associates and the tasks of those associates. The Digital Associate Producer communicates daily expectations and delivers feedback to talent. 

Responsibilities: 

•Enhances and advances ideas and concepts both in daily productions and for long-term planning. Understands and executes ESPN content priorities in planning episodes and integrating with other ESPN platforms, including the ESPN App and YouTube.

•Has an expertise of production principles designed to drive consumption of podcast downloads and video views.

•Compiles and edits materials necessary for production on all relevant platforms. Collaborates with ESPN colleagues in the development of compelling multi-platform content.  

•Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of sports stories, trends and newsmakers; books relevant guests for show appearances.

•Provides and sustains editorial guidelines to on-air commentators.

•Works with sales and marketing teams to ensure fit and fulfillment of ad inventory within shows. Develops segments and ideas with producers for sales opportunities.

•Has strong social media/listener engagement skills. Associate Producer will refine and execute overall audience development strategy for shows at the direction of the podcast leadership team. 

Basic Qualifications

•Minimum 3 years of experience in podcast, digital or broadcast production

Preferred Qualifications: 

•Experience with remote recording software such as Zoom, Squadcast or Riverside

•Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects

•Experience with DSLR cameras

•Experience in news and journalism

Required Education

• High School Education 

Preferred Education: 

•Undergraduate or graduate degree

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