Production Assistant (Global Sports), ESPN NEXT
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10162615 Emplacement Bristol, Connecticut, États-Unis Entreprise ESPN Date de publication 14/10/2026Résumé du poste:
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.
This role will primarily support the ESPN Global Sports/Deportes team and therefore requires fluency in both spoken and written Spanish.
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.
Responsibilities could include: (prior to any functions listed below, in-depth training is provided)
- 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays
- Fluency in Spanish, with the ability to speak and write in both English and Spanish
- Conversational knowledge of multiple major sports, with a focus on international soccer leagues.
- Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN (i.e. NBA/WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, College Football and Basketball)
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
Required Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Additional Information: Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays
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