Bureau Producer I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate closely with reporters and on-field talent to create precise and engaging video content for ESPN’s linear and digital platforms.

• Leverage technical skills and innovative thinking to execute expanded shoots, split shows, or complete shows without conventional crew assistance.

• Liaise with camera crews and support roles to synchronize field production activities.

• Propose ideas and news angles, compose and edit scripts, and develop questions for anchors.

• Work in conjunction with the assignment desk and digital/social teams to distribute content across ESPN’s networks and digital assets.

• Utilize cutting-edge technology to enhance storytelling and boost efficiency.

• Shape narratives to attract the widest possible audience.

• Cultivate relationships with leaders across ESPN’s platforms to comprehend show and platform requirements.

• Adapt to evolving show-production dynamics, including managing split shows and acting as the primary contact for multi-camera shoots.

• Present coverage concepts and strategies during show planning meetings.

• Engage in planning meetings and conference calls to devise coverage strategies.

• Coordinate with reporters in researching, preparing, and delivering news and feature segments.

• Produce on-air news and features while effectively communicating content and logistics with reporters, assignment editors, and news editors.

• Oversee the scheduling of hired field production crews.

• Review and authorize scripts submitted from the field.

• Collect information and insights from news sources, athletes, leagues, conference representatives, and other newsmakers.

• Address issues with technical staff and related production challenges.

• Provide constructive feedback to management and mentor fellow producers and reporters.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 7 years of progressively complex experience in studio or related production.

• Strong production expertise related to sporting events.

• Exceptional news judgment.

• Proficient in social media and contemporary cultural trends.

• Solid understanding of sports and sports history.

• Detailed technical knowledge of television production and the realistic expectations for show production timelines.

• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

• Specific knowledge of television production techniques employed in a digital control room.

• Advanced understanding of real-time sports news production processes.

• Dedication to learning new technologies and sharing insights to benefit the team.

• High School diploma or equivalent qualification.

🏝️ Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be offered as part of the compensation package.

• Medical, financial, and/or other benefits.