Assignment Desk Editor I

ESPN; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPN Bristol/CA seeks an Assignment Desk Editor I to hire camera crews and arrange feeds, coordinating IP-based transmission devices and staff across ESPN platforms.

You will liaise with production and editorial teams, clear social media content, and support editorial decisions for live coverage, including nights and weekends. Requires strong sports knowledge and 3+ years in television fields.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience coordinating ENG crews and transmission logistics is essential.
• Strong sports knowledge and newsroom operations understanding are expected.

Responsibilities

• Hire freelance ENG crews and coordinate production logistics.
• Assign and move IP-based transmission devices and feeds.
• Liaise between Assignment Desk, Media Assets, and Transmission teams.
• Clear social media content and respond quickly to breaking news.
• Coordinate with ABC NewsOne and other networks on stories.
• Gather transmission data for televised games and events.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Initiative

Organization & prioritization

Attention to detail

Sports knowledge

Newsroom operations knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Television production basics

3+ years TV-related experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Outlook/Excel/Word

Job description

The Assignment Desk Editor I will hire camera crews and arranges feeds and/or transfer of content. Strategizes and organizes movement of IP-based transmission devices for coverage. Coordinates the efforts of freelance and staff producers and associated production/technical personnel to provide video and audio sports/news material for ESPN platforms. Handles all ancillary crew needs, such as parking, credentials, Ethernet, phone lines, and permits. Understands basic rights and clearances issues. Participates in strategic editorial and logistical planning of coverage. Acts as the liaison between the Assignment Desk and Media Assets, Media Operations, and Transmission. Gathers and communicates content for use on ESPN platforms, working with ESPN staff and vendors, social media, affiliates, and other networks. Shifts will include nights and weekends. Position may be based in CT or CA.

Required Qualifications

• Hires freelance ENG crews
• Possesses depth of knowledge in fiber, satellite, cellular, FTP, and viral newsgathering procedures
• Assigns and coordinates movement of IP-based transmission devices
• Clears social media content for ESPN platforms Reacts immediately to breaking news and requests; pursues story-related materials (sound and video) in a timely manner
• Collaborates with ABC NewsOne/ABC affiliates, as well as other networks, on breaking news stories, sharing of information, video, and sound
• Gathers and enters transmission information (satellite, fiber, cable) for televised games
• Works well in a team setting, shows initiative and problem-solving skills; takes direction from assignment desk management, coordinating producers, news editors, producers, and senior editors
• Stays informed and up to date on sporting events and has above‑average sports knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to handle high‑volume email and phone traffic
• Demonstrated initiative and positive, solution‑oriented outlook
• Advanced ability to organize and prioritize
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of sports
• Working knowledge of television production and electronic and social media newsgathering
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excel, Word
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a television‑related field

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Additional Information

• Shifts will include nights and weekends

The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT or Hollywood Park CA is $49,200 to $66,000 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.