Responsibilities
Interns will support Coordinating Producers, Producers, Highlight Producers and Associate Producers with the production of live or taped studio shows and/or remote events
• Screens games and selects shots for highlights
• Creates shot sheets for assigned highlights
• Screens, logs, transcribes and clips footage for events; organizes head shot and melt reels
• Cuts show elements, such as video b-roll, highlights, teases selects materials for bumps and roll-outs
• Operates studio teleprompter system
• Perform crew functions as needed during productions and assist in location productions
• Provides timely, accurate and complete delivery of multimedia elements and publishes to various platforms
• Screens videotapes and/or servers and conducts research in the media asset management system to obtain material for the preparation of production elements
• Logs and archives video and associated data for future use
• Ensures suitability of footage for ESPN Authenticated Networks in real time
• Researches, writes and disseminates ideas for future content elements on ESPN platforms
• May be called upon to run social media accounts for ESPN shows and properties
• Accountable for strict adherence to established Production department procedures
Basic Qualifications
• Elite knowledge of sports, including current athletes, rules and events
• Must possess demonstrated communication and organization skills, and ability to react quickly and positively under a wide variety of production situations
• High level of familiarity with ESPN programming, platforms and studio shows
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional role, organization or activity
You must be currently matriculating within a degree program and in good academic standing; available for employment within 12 months of the internship. Graduation date of August 2013, Fall 2013 or Spring 2014.
Intern must be able to provide his/her own transportation to and from work.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in sports media, preferably in television production, or involvement with collegiate TV station
• Historical knowledge of US sports
• Familiarity with processes and procedures of a television production department
• Familiarity with server-based media and/or non-linear editing equipment
• Familiarity with the sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technologies
• Some positions will require fluency in Spanish and knowledge of multiple cultures and/or historical expertise in specific sports such as soccer, rugby, or cricket.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional role, organization or activity
Preferred Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Additional Information
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you‘ve been looking for.
ESPN Internship Information:
If you are graduated you do not qualify for an internship. Please apply to full time positions.
You must be currently matriculating within a degree program and in good academic standing; available for employment within 12 months of the internship. Graduation date of August 2013, Fall 2013 or Spring 2014.
If you apply for a position that requires you to have certain skills you must have those skills to qualify. This is not a training program.
10 weeks; 40 hours/week
Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary
Authorized to work in the United States for any company
Intern must be able to provide his/her own transportation to and from work.
ESPN, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.