Associate Producer I, Studio

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Medical benefits

Job summary

Disney, ESPN Media in Bristol, CT, is seeking an Associate Producer to contribute to creative development across platforms. The role emphasizes using technology and social media to enhance content and creativity, with responsibilities spanning video production, research, and collaboration with editors.

The position requires at least 3 years in television production, strong writing, and a high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s preferred).

Qualifications

• 3+ years' television production experience.
• Strong writing skills.
• Knowledge of studio show production processes.

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 and non-linear TV platforms.
• Contributes ideas to generate content and manages projects from conception 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 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 on assigned shows.

Skills

Studio production

TV live events

Story ideas

Social media use

Video editing

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Avid

QEP editing

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.

#ESPNMedia

Employment Type: Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Bristol, CT, USA

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.

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.