Associate Producer I

The Walt Disney Company; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Long-term incentive units

Medical benefits

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company in Bristol, CT is seeking an Associate Producer to contribute to creative development for production content extensions across platforms. The role emphasizes staying current with technology and social media to drive content and creativity, with agility and collaboration across teams.

You will oversee production of video elements, help develop interactive social media, conduct research, and assist in idea generation for studio shows and non-linear platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills demonstrated in past production briefs and scripts.
• Experience coordinating studio shows and live events.
• Familiarity with social media integration for show content.
• Knowledge of current technology trends in video production.
• Understanding of editing workflows in AVID/QEP environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the production of assigned video elements.
• Helps develop and integrate the use of interactive social media to drive show content.
• Integrates visual elements into assignments to drive show content.
• Gathers news, facts and video for assigned productions; researches and prepares story ideas.
• Conducts research in video archives to obtain material for all assigned production elements.
• Participates in idea generation during show meetings for assigned projects.
• Contributes creative concepts for studio show elements and non-linear platforms.
• Contributes ideas to generate content and manages projects from conception to execution.
• Collaborates with editors in AVID and QEP edit facilities.
• May produce ENG field shoots including interviews and basic art direction.
• May produce assigned segments with guests or analysts in studio shows.
• Provides direction and feedback to Production Assistants and Content Associates.
• Work is subject to close supervision within defined production processes.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to Production Assistants and Content Associates.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Television production experience

Research and ideation

Social media savvy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

AVID

QEP editing facilities

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 for all assigned production elements.
• Participates in idea generation during show meetings for assigned projects 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 to Production 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.