Description

The Digital Video Content Associate is a full-time, social-focused position tasked with the production and editing of trending video content across ESPN-branded digital and social channels. This role will work within the Digital Video newsroom creating content and completing daily assignments such as custom edits and producing digital highlights. This role requires a developed knowledge of digital media and social content creation via non-linear editing software, as well as the capacity to travel to and produce content from live events. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to recognize high-level engagement opportunities to further ESPN’s industry-leading video offerings.
Responsibilities:
Be able to identify trending, “must-see”-type moments from games or on social platforms and translate them into engaging digital video opportunities.
Participate with teams internally and externally in the creation and distribution of content that best activates new audiences.
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 social and digital video content on ESPN platforms including YouTube.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year of combined media experience with a focus on digital media
Basic 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 Qualifications:
Experience in editing content, specific to the needs and specs for multiple social media platforms.
Experience traveling to major live sporting events and film content on site using phone or DSLR
Experience working with talent both on-site and in studio, ability to help produce content in live environment on the spot
Experience working with a variety of digital content management systems.
Strong presentation skills.
Required Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Education:
College Degree in a media-related field
Additional Information:
Flexibility to work multiple shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

How to apply

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ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Sports media assets include ESPN on ABC, six domestic cable television networks (ESPN, launched in 1979; ESPN2; ESPN Classic; ESPNEWS; ESPN Deportes; ESPNU), ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD (high-definition simulcast services of ESPN and ESPN2, respectively), ESPN Regional Television, ESPN International (31 international networks and syndication), ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Enterprises, ESPN Zones (sports-themed restaurants licensed by ESPN), and other growing new businesses including ESPN360.com (Broadband), ESPN Mobile Properties (wireless), ESPN On Demand, ESPN Interactive and ESPN PPV. Based in Bristol, Ct., ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN.

Job Details

Posted on Oct 31

Bristol, CT, USA

Full time

Junior