Production Assistant, ESPN NEXT

The Walt Disney Company; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

NEXT Accelerator opportunity

Development offerings

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company’s ESPN NEXT is seeking a Production Assistant in Bristol, CT to jumpstart a career in sports media. You’ll contribute to content creation across ESPN’s shows, live events, and digital platforms, learning through structured training and mentorship with real on-air impact.

You’ll work nights and weekends, apply passion for sports, and grow toward promotion to Content Associate as you gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Must work nights, mornings, weekends and holidays.
• Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially ESPN-covered ones.
• Enthusiasm and passion for sports and storytelling.
• Ability to contribute ideas and communicate professionally.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm under tight deadlines in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Support production and content creation for domestic and global properties across sports.
• Share creative ideas to contribute to ESPN’s multi-platform storytelling.
• Edit video and audio elements and research content for shows and networks.
• Run audio board loading playlists and log commercials, promos, and sales.
• Coordinate graphics for studio telecasts and remote live events.
• Produce highlights, teases, opens, and montages for shows and platforms.
• Assist with live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements.

Skills

Night shifts

Sports knowledge

Enthusiasm

Idea generation

Professional communication

Fast-paced

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Job description

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Production Assistant, ESPN NEXT

Job ID 10162616 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business ESPN Date posted Oct. 14, 2026

ESPN NEXT is the entry point for aspiring storytellers at ESPN. We hire, train, and develop early-career talent working behind the scenes across studio, live events, digital, social, and emerging platforms. Through structured training, content assignments, and ongoing development, we build a ready pipeline of talent for content roles across ESPN.

As part of ESPN NEXT, you’ll join a dynamic team of early-career professionals producing must-see content across ESPN’s shows, live events, digital/social, and audio platforms. Sports don’t sleep, and neither does the adrenaline of live production. Whether you’re cutting highlights at dawn, gearing up for primetime, capturing the game-winner on a holiday, or identifying moments that will go viral on social, you’ll be right in the middle of the action! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this is your chance to be part of the team that brings sports storytelling to life 24/7.

What is ESPN NEXT?

• Full-time Production Assistant role built for someone starting a career in sports media and content creation
• Begin your career at ESPN as a Production Assistant with eligibility for promotion to Content Associate. Promotion eligibility 4 times per year – promotions based on performance
• Produce content for countless ESPN live events, shows, and platforms
• Paired with a mentor to get you acclimated to ESPN
• Opportunity to enhance career through development offerings.
• Eligible to apply to the NEXT Accelerator, which identifies and elevates top-performing talent through individualized coaching, mentorship, and content opportunities.

Responsibilities could include: (prior to any functions listed below, in-depth training is provided)

• Support production and content creation for domestic and global properties for all sports.
• Consistently share creative and innovative ideas to contribute to ESPN’s multi-platform storytelling.
• Edit video & audio elements and research content for a variety of shows/networks.
• Run audio board loading playlists, log commercials, sales and promos for multi-platform broadcasts.
• Coordinate graphics for assigned studio telecasts and/or remote live events.
• Produce variety of elements: highlights, teases, opens, and montages for shows, live events and digital platforms.
• Assist with live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts.

Required Qualifications:

• Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN (i.e. NBA/WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, College Football and Basketball)
• Enthusiasm and passion for sports
• Ability to comfortably prepare and contribute ideas
• Must possess professional communication and organization skills
• React quickly and positively while staying composed under tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Self-starting attitude and team-oriented work ethic

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within a live sports, news, or entertainment environment
• Experience with video editing software (i.e. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut etc.)
• Awareness of ESPN content (i.e. platforms, shows, events, etc.)
• Awareness of media trends (i.e. social, digital, linear, etc.)
• Leadership experience in a professional role, organization, or extra-curricular endeavor

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Information

Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays

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PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in Bristol, CT is $45,300.00 to $60,700.00 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.

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