Associate Producer I

The Associate Producer position with ESPN Originals will support production for all ESPN Originals projects and series. Work includes editing excerpts and trailers for ESPN series, providing footage for third-party packagers, producing linear specials of ESPN episodes, project managing ESPN series and assisting in the overall production of ESPN Originals projects. We are looking for a candidate with strong communication skills who can work effectively and collaboratively with a variety of filmmaking and production teams, both internally and externally. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit excerpts, trailers, and sponsorship elements.
• Produce and format episodes for linear distribution.
• Distribute assets to integration, marketing, PR, social, and editorial.
• Attend production meetings and distribute recap notes.
• Collaborate with PA/CA to maintain internal project management database.
• Write series and episodic descriptions.
• Pitch ideas for assets and integrations for assigned series.
• Assist with project managing ESPN Original series through creative development and editorial oversight.
• Assist with ESPN Original award submissions.
• Pull and provide footage for third-party packagers.
• Mentor and aid in development of PA/CA growth.
• Assist with production of ESPN Original projects, as needed.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in production.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Specific knowledge of television production techniques used in digital environment.
• General knowledge of the sports media industry.
• General knowledge of the documentary landscape.

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to use Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Media Encoder.
• Experience editing or producing documentary projects.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

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