Digital Video Producer I Job at ESPN, Bristol, CT

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  • ESPN
  • Bristol, CT

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Digital Video Producer I is a social-first video editing role on the Digital Video team at ESPN. The candidate will be tasked with the ideation, production, and distribution of high-visibility video content on ESPN-branded digital, social and linear channels, including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and the ESPN app. The candidate should be well-versed in social media trends, voice, style and subject matter. Having the ability to contribute to ESPN’s industry-leading digital and social content. There will be opportunities to travel, manage a talented team and work on quick-turn situations, longer-form executions and lead projects from start to finish around ESPN’s marquee events in collaboration with the ESPN Social team and external partners. This role requires a strong knowledge of social media content creation, and the ability to monitor and adapt to the evolution of those platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Ability to work on high-level, short and long-form editing projects that are both unique and outstanding
  • Ideate and execute edits incorporating multiple elements from different sources to create coherent work
  • Collaborate with partners to execute industry-leading video content for the biggest events in sports
  • Become a subject matter expert on all ESPN platforms (From TikTok to TV) and apply that expertise to expand reach, engagement, and distribution of content.
  • Act as content lead for digital video creative team – leading by example with high-level oversight, and clear content direction
  • 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 digital video
    content on ESPN platforms including YouTube.
  • Traveling to notable sporting events to produce on-site content for all platforms

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of combined media experience, with a focus on video editing
  • Advanced non-linear editing skills (Premiere, After Effects)
  • High-level understanding of Adobe suite of products (Premiere, Photoshop, After Effects)
  • Examples of creating consistent, high-performing creative content
  • Strong base of current sports knowledge, including teams, players and storylines
  • Understand and follow closely the latest in social media trends, and apply that knowledge to create improved performance of content

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in editing content, specific to the needs and specs for multiple social media platforms.
  • Knowledge of Cinema 4D, Unreal, Blender or other 3D software is a plus
  • Experience managing team of direct reports as well as daily assigning tasks
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Experience working with on-camera talent in collaborative, on-site environments

Required Education:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent 

Preferred Education

  • College degree in a media related field.

Additional Information:

  • Role requires the ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends to cover the biggest moments in sports when they happen.

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Job Tags

Night shift, Weekend work,

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