Digital Video Associate Producer II

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

Job summary

A leading entertainment company seeks a Digital Video Associate Producer II to produce and edit compelling video content for ESPN's digital platforms. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in sports and skilled in digital content production. Responsibilities include managing production timelines, creating assignments, and collaborating with teams to enhance audience engagement. This role demands a strong understanding of media trends and innovative video strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of combined media experience focused on digital media.
• Advanced non-linear editing skills.
• Strong current sports knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Tasks include creating daily assignments, managing production timelines, and analyzing performance metrics.
• Act as main contact for digital video newsroom operations.
• Ideate and execute new video content ideas.

Skills

Digital media experience

Editing skills (Quantel, Final Cut, Avid, Premiere, After Effects)

Sports knowledge

Understanding of social media trends

Headline writing skills

Understanding of viral content characteristics

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College Degree in a media-related field

Job description

Digital Video Associate Producer II is tasked with the production and editing of trending video content on ESPN-branded digital channels both domestically and globally. This role may have some oversight responsibilities on a semi-regular basis including creating daily assignments, communicating real-time engagement metrics and planning distribution with internal partners. This role requires a strong knowledge of digital media content creation via non-linear editing software. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to recognize high-level engagement opportunities to further ESPN’s industry-leading video offerings. Additionally, the Digital Video Associate Producer II will be asked to semi-regularly represent the Digital Video team during planning meetings with both domestic and global editorial teams.

Responsibilities:

• Become a subject matter expert on all ESPN Digital platforms (ESPN.com, ESPN App, YouTube) and apply that expertise to expand reach, engagement, and distribution of content.
• Create the daily assignments for a team of content producers
• Act as the main point of contact for all daily production within the Digital Video newsroom
• Participate with internal teams domestically and globally on the creation and distribution of content that best activates new audiences
• Ideate and execute new video content ideas designed to engage and retain ESPN’s on-platform and YouTube audience
• Analyze usage and performance metrics that can lead to content enhancements and improvements.
• Effectively manage production timelines to ensure projects are executed on time
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge in latest trends, technology and best practices for digital video content on ESPN platforms including YouTube.

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of combined media experience with a focus on digital media.
• Advanced non-linear editing skills (Quantel, Final Cut, Avid, Premiere, After Effects, etc.).
• Strong base of current sports knowledge, including teams, players and storylines.
• Understand and follow closely the latest in social media trends.
• Excellent headline writing skills; an understanding of optimal tactics for content distribution.
• Strong understanding of core characteristics of “viral” content.
• Ability to work quickly and juggle multiple varied tasks during a typical workday.

Preferred Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of practical Digital/Social Production or related experience.
• Experience in editing content, specific to the needs and specs for multiple social media platforms.
• Experience working in a mobile-first content environment.
• Experience working with a variety of digital content management systems.
• Strong presentation skills.

Basic Education:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

• College Degree in a media-related field

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