Production Assistant, NEXT: Kickstart Your Sports Content

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

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.