Associate Producer I

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Bristol (CT); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Long-term incentive units

Medical benefits

Job summary

Disney ESPN-related production role in Bristol, CT seeks an Associate Producer to help develop creative content across studio shows and non-linear platforms. The candidate thrives on agile, collaborative production and stays current on technology and social media to enhance content.

The position requires strong writing, production process knowledge, and an understanding of sports history. The team collaborates closely with editors to deliver high-end video content and engage audiences across

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills for developing story ideas and show content.
• Experience with studio show production processes and live events.
• Knowledge of sports history and content requirements for ESPN formats.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the production of assigned video elements.
• Develops and integrates interactive social media to drive show content.
• Uses visual elements to enhance show content.
• Gathers news, facts and video for productions; researches story ideas.
• Produces ENG field shoots including interviews and basic art direction.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Production processes

Sports knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Associate Producers contribute to the creative development for all production content extensions on all platforms. This role is specifically tasked with staying abreast of, and appropriately using technology and social media to drive content and creativity. We are looking for candidates who are agile, creative and interested in production opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the production of assigned video elements.
• Helps develop and integrate the use of interactive social media to drive show content.
• Integrates the use of visual elements into assignments to drive show content.
• Gathers news, facts and video for assigned productions; researches and prepares story ideas for future productions.
• Conducts research in the video archives to obtain material forall assigned production elements.
• Participates in idea generation during showmeetingsfor assignedprojects and specialty elements.
• Contributes creative concepts for studio show elements, as well as concepts for non-linear TV platforms.
• Contributes ideas to generate content and manages projects from conceptions to execution.
• Collaborates with editors in the production of high-end video elements in AVID and QEP edit facilities.
• May produce ENG field shoots including, but not limited to, interviews, basic art direction, and specialty shoots.
• May produce assigned segments with guests or analysts in studio shows.
• Provides direction and feedback toProduction Assistant and Content Associates on assigned shows.
• Operates under close and frequent supervision, within the context of highly defined production processes.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to Production Assistants and Content Associates, providing guidance, feedback, and support on assigned productions.
• Work is subject to close and regular scrutiny by Producers and Coordinating Producers at regular intervals and milestones.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates and applies strong knowledge of most operating processes of production of studio shows and live events.
• Has and applies considerable experience in the conduct of several complex processes and procedures carried out in studio show production.
• Has and applies considerable knowledge of what story ideas and concepts to use for teases, original features, analysis clips, specialty elements, and features fed in from reporters and producers in the field.
• Has and applies considerable knowledge of what special animation elements to use for assigned productions.
• Has and applies knowledge regarding technological and social media advances relative to studio shows.
• Has strong mastery of sports and sports history.
• Strong writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years' television production experience.

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

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The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT, is $54,000.00 to $72,300.00 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.