Production Assistant (Global Sports), ESPN NEXT

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Medical benefits

Mentor program

Promotion opportunities

Career development

NEXT Accelerator

Job summary

ESPN NEXT seeks a Production Assistant to join a dynamic team producing content across ESPN’s shows, live events, digital, social and audio platforms. You will primarily support the ESPN Global Sports/Deportes team and require fluency in both spoken and written Spanish.

In-depth training is provided before taking on production functions. The role offers a full-time schedule with variable shifts including nights and weekends, and opportunities for growth through mentorship and accelerator

Qualifications

• Willingness to work nights, mornings, weekends and holidays.
• Fluency in Spanish, with English written and spoken skills.
• Conversational knowledge of international soccer and major sports.
• Experience in live sports, news or entertainment is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support production and content creation for domestic and global properties.
• Share creative ideas for multi‑platform storytelling.
• Edit video/audio and research content for shows and networks.
• Run audio board, load playlists and log items for broadcasts.
• Coordinate graphics for telecasts or remote events.
• Produce highlights, teases, opens and montages.
• Assist live events with video and sponsorship elements.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Flexibility for nights/weekends

Team-oriented

Strong communication

Idea generation

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut

Job description

About the Role

ESPN NEXT is ESPN's entry point for aspiring storytellers, hiring, training and developing early-career talent who work behind the scenes across studio, live events, digital, social and emerging platforms. The role is a full-time Production Assistant position within a dynamic team of early-career professionals producing content across ESPN's shows, live events, digital/social and audio platforms. The post-holder will primarily support the ESPN Global Sports/Deportes team and therefore requires fluency in both spoken and written Spanish. In-depth training is provided before the post-holder takes on any of the production functions listed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production and content creation for domestic and global properties across all sports.
• Consistently share creative and innovative ideas to contribute to ESPN's multi-platform storytelling.
• Edit video and audio elements and research content for a variety of shows and networks.
• Run the audio board, loading playlists and logging commercials, sales and promos for multi-platform broadcasts.
• Coordinate graphics for assigned studio telecasts and/or remote live events.
• Produce a variety of elements including 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 Experience & Qualifications

• Willingness and availability to work nights, mornings, weekends and holidays.
• Fluency in Spanish, with the ability to speak and write in both English and Spanish.
• Conversational knowledge of multiple major sports, with a focus on international soccer leagues.
• Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially those heavily covered by ESPN (for example NBA/WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, College Football and Basketball).
• Enthusiasm and passion for sports.
• Ability to comfortably prepare and contribute ideas.
• Professional communication and organisation skills.
• Ability to react quickly and positively while staying composed under tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Self-starting attitude and a team-oriented work ethic.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Experience within a live sports, news or entertainment environment.
• Experience with video editing software (for example Adobe Premiere, Final Cut).
• Awareness of ESPN content (for example platforms, shows, events).
• Awareness of media trends (for example social, digital, linear).
• Leadership experience in a professional role, organisation or extra-curricular endeavour.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.

Salary

• 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 number of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered takes into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors.

Benefits & Perks

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• A full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits is available, dependent on the level and position offered.
• Production Assistants are paired with a mentor to help them acclimate to ESPN.
• Eligibility for promotion to Content Associate, with promotion eligibility four times per year based on performance.
• Opportunity to enhance career through development offerings.
• Eligible to apply to the NEXT Accelerator, which identifies and elevates top-performing talent through individualised coaching, mentorship and content opportunities.

About the Company

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.