Associate Producer II (Non-Traditional Production Teams)

About the position

The Associate Producer II position at ESPN focuses on supporting graphics and content for live event coverage, particularly in remote sports productions. This role involves creative development, overseeing graphics management, and collaborating with various departments to ensure high-quality production standards. The position is integral to the Non-Traditional Production Team, which works closely with collegiate conference partners and supports numerous live events.

Responsibilities
? Oversee graphics management of a project/sport during live events from school control rooms.
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? Support the producing, ISO producing, and associate directing roles of a project/sport during live events from the school control rooms.
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? Provide feedback on graphic productions on linear and digital school productions.
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? Evaluate school production and technical capabilities to produce graphics at ESPN's standards.
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? Work closely with ESPN Sport Leaders and Graphic Managers to implement sport guidelines and initiatives on school productions.
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? Collaborate with the Producer to design, implement, and execute on-air graphics that support storylines for remote telecasts.
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? Use knowledge of sports and graphics to help determine the concepts, looks, and content of graphics for assigned events.
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? Coordinate and support various aspects of the production of assigned telecasts including schedules and facilities.
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? Participate in the creative development and contribute to the storyline ideas for assigned telecasts.
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? Research sports information and obtain materials as directed for assigned remote telecasts.
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? Track and report on production schedules and budgets; update production tracking spreadsheets; track the flow of remote production assets.
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? Train and mentor Content Associates and Production Assistants in various roles that include prepping elements for a game, event, edit, or shoot.

Requirements
? A minimum of 2 years of experience with remote sports/events.
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? Strong knowledge of the Ross Xpression graphics platform.
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? Strong knowledge of live event production.
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? Ability to manage high volume projects and collaborate with multiple departments.
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? Experience producing graphics for live events.
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? Knowledge of sports and sports history.
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? Experience with operating processes for remote sports productions.
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? Good communication and organizational skills; attention to detail.
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? Ability to function effectively in an atmosphere subject to frequent changes.
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? Experience in the conduct of several processes and procedures carried out in remote sports productions.
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? Basic knowledge of story ideas and concepts for assigned teases, sales features, promotions, rollouts, and special animation elements for assigned sports events.
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? Non-linear editing experience.

Nice-to-haves
? Bachelor's Degree

Benefits
? Health Insurance & Wellbeing
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? Childcare Options
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? Paid Time Off
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? Retirement Programs
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? Tuition Assistance
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? Weekly Pay