Digital Video Producer I

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.

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
• 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.

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.