ESPN
Position Summary The main function of the Associate Producer I position is to support graphics and content for our live event coverage. The role will be assigned to an array of remote sports productions and participate in the creative development of assigned productions, storyline ideas and concepts for remote and integrated events.
Responsibilities Support graphic productions during live events from school control rooms.
Provide feedback on graphic productions on linear and digital school productions.
Evaluate school production and technical capabilities to produce graphics at ESPN’s standards.
Work closely with ESPN Sport Leaders and Graphic Managers to implement sport guidelines and initiatives on school productions.
Work closely with the Producer to design, implement and execute on‑air graphics that support storylines for remote telecasts.
Use knowledge of sports and graphics to help determine the concepts, looks, and content of graphics for assigned events.
Coordinate and support various aspects of the production of assigned telecasts including schedules and facilities.
Participate in the creative development and contribute to the storyline ideas for assigned telecasts.
Research sports information and obtain materials as directed for assigned remote telecasts.
Track and report on production schedules and budgets; update production tracking spreadsheets; track the flow of remote production assets.
Train and mentor Content Associates and Production Assistants in various roles that include prepping elements for a game, event, edit, or shoot.
Qualifications A minimum of 2 years of experience with remote sports/events.
Strong knowledge of the Ross Xpression graphics platform.
Strong knowledge of live event production.
Ability to manage high‑volume projects and collaborate with multiple departments.
Experience producing graphics for live events.
Knowledge of sports and sports history.
Experience with operating processes for remote sports productions.
Good communication and organizational skills; attention to detail.
Ability to function effectively in an atmosphere subject to frequent changes.
Experience in the conduct of several processes and procedures carried out in remote sports productions.
Basic knowledge of what story ideas and concepts to use for assigned teases, sales features, promotions, roll‑outs and special animation elements for assigned sports events.
Non‑linear editing experience.
Required Education High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Education Bachelor’s Degree
Location: Charlotte, NC
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