Assignment Desk Editor I

1223 ESPN Productions, Inc; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 49,200 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Long-term incentive program

Performance bonuses

Job summary

ESPN expects an Assignment Desk Editor I to hire camera crews, arrange feeds, and coordinate IP-based transmission devices for coverage. The role oversees production personnel and handles crew logistics, ensuring timely gathering of sound and video for ESPN platforms.

Shifts include nights/weekends, and the position may be based in CT or CA. The role requires knowledge of sports broadcasting, social media clearance, and collaboration with ABC NewsOne/affiliates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of television-related experience.
• Experience hiring ENG crews and coordinating production teams.
• Strong knowledge of sports and sports broadcasting.
• Clear understanding of social media content clearance for ESPN platforms.

Responsibilities

• Hire freelance ENG crews and coordinate transmission devices.
• Coordinate movement of IP-based transmission devices.
• Coordinate freelance and staff producers and production/technical personnel.
• Handle crew needs (parking, credentials, Ethernet, phone lines, permits).
• Participate in editorial and logistical planning of coverage.
• Liaise between Assignment Desk and Media Assets/Operations/Transmission.
• Gather and communicate content for ESPN platforms with staff, vendors, and networks.
• Work Nights and weekends; possibly based in CT or CA.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Initiative

Organization

Attention to detail

Sports knowledge

TV production knowledge

TV production coordination

Experience in television field

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

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 #ESPNMedia 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. Job Posting Segment: Sports News & Coverage Job Posting Primary Business: Talent Producers Primary Job Posting Category: News Assignment Desk Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Bristol, CT, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: USA - CA - ESPN Hollywood Park Date Posted: 2026-07-31 Learn more about us.