Job Description

Job Summary:

The Digital Producer I is responsible for content development, production and ad integration for a variety of ESPN audio and video digital driven podcasts. They work daily with the podcast leadership team, talent and digital audio/video business stakeholders as well as internal and external distribution partners. They are involved in both short- and long-range content strategy, planning of shows. The Digital Producer communicates daily and weekly expectations and delivers feedback to talent and staff. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develops, enhances and advances ideas and concepts both in daily productions and for long-term planning. Understands and executes ESPN content priorities in planning episodes and integrating with other ESPN platforms, including but not limited to the ESPN App and YouTube.
• Has an expertise of production principles designed to drive consumption of podcast downloads and digital video views.
• Supervises the compiling and editing of materials necessary for production on all relevant platforms. Collaborates with ESPN colleagues in the development of compelling multi-platform content.  
• Develops and maintains thorough knowledge of sports stories, trends and newsmakers; identifies and books relevant guests for show appearances.
• Assists in the recruitment and development of guest talent. Develops, provides and sustains editorial guidelines to on-air commentators.
• Works with sales and marketing teams to ensure fit and fulfillment of ad inventory within shows. Develops segments and ideas for sales opportunities.
• Has strong social media/listener engagement skills. Producer will develop overall audience development strategy for shows in concert with the podcast and digital leadership team. 

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in podcast, digital or broadcast production

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects
• Experience with remote recording software such as Zoom, Squadcast or Riverside
• Experience as a solo field producer
• Experience with DSLR cameras
• Experience in news and journalism
• Experience managing teams and direct reports

Required Education:

• High School Education 

Preferred Education: 

• Undergraduate or graduate degree

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The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $85,000 to $115,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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