Production Assistant, ESPN

ESPN NEXT is the entry point for aspiring storytellers at ESPN, overseeing the hiring, development, assignment, and promotion of Production Assistants and Content Associates. With a focus on career growth, internal culture, and platform fluency, NEXT serves as a launchpad for emerging talent and a content driver across ESPN platforms, shaping the future of the Company with initiatives such as the NEXT Accelerator.

As part of ESPN NEXT, you’ll join a dynamic team 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 for primetime, capturing the game‑winner on a holiday, or spotting moments that go viral on social, you’ll be at the center of it.

• Support production and content creation for domestic and global sports properties.
• Consistently share creative and innovative ideas for ESPN’s multi‑platform storytelling.
• Edit video and audio elements and research content for a variety of shows and 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 highlights, teases, opens, and montages for shows, live events, and digital platforms.
• Assist with live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts.

• At least one year of experience in sports media, preferably television production or collegiate TV station involvement.
• Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially those heavily covered by ESPN (NBA/WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, college football, and basketball).
• Enthusiasm and passion for sports.
• Ability to prepare and contribute ideas confidently.
• Professional communication and organization skills.
• Ability to react quickly and remain composed under tight deadlines.
• Self‑starting attitude and team‑oriented work ethic.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Experience in a live sports, news, or entertainment environment.
• Proficiency with video editing software (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, etc.).
• Awareness of ESPN content and platforms.
• Knowledge of media trends (social, digital, linear).
• Leadership experience in a professional, organizational, or extracurricular role.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.