Production Assistant, Creative Studio

Job Description

This position is responsible for the production and operational needs of the ESPN Creative Studio departments in New York, Bristol, and Charlotte. This position will deal directly with all members of the Production and Operations team to help provide support and production assistance to producers and creative personnel. In addition, the candidate is expected to provide production support and manpower for all of Consumer Marketing when requested.

Responsibilities:
• Primary duties include assisting both domestic and International producers before promo edit sessions.
• Coordinating materials and resources necessary to produce on-air promos, booking voiceovers, gathering materials for edit sessions, and occasionally covering sessions throughout the day.
• The PA will work closely with senior production staff, ensuring that all materials are in place for edit sessions and Live Action shoots.
• The PA will also be given the opportunity to edit on our internal system, Adobe Premiere Pro, thus being able to prepare presentation reels for marketing purposes.
• The PA will be responsible for ensuring our internal storage and marketing archiving are in working order and can pull footage from various servers when asked.
• The PA will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating shoots, both internally and remotely on-site, from time to time. This may include booking talent, creating production calendars, tracking costs, and assisting producers in pre-production.
• Provide support in whatever capacity it is required. Everything from clipping footage, internet research, and assisting in the scheduling of edit sessions with internal/external editing facilities fall into their purview.
• The hours will be long, but the candidate will be in a highly-charged learning environment. Even though it is in a support capacity, this is an integral position within the Marketing department.

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of one year of experience in the television/film production business, preferably at a network or production facility.
• The candidate should have a basic understanding of Adobe Premiere Pro and digital media formats, a working knowledge of camera lighting and shoot production, and, most importantly, an understanding of the methods of television production.
• The candidate should be able to write clearly and consistently and handle multiple tasks in a highly pressurized environment.
• An interest in the creative aspects of advertising and film/television is required.
• Candidate should be collaborative, team-oriented, and comfortable in a group atmosphere.
• Candidate should have a passion for Sports

Required Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:
• Four-year college degree preferred.

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The hiring range for this position in New York, NY, is $46,000 to $61,710 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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.

About ESPN:

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.

ESPN Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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