ESPN Production Intern, Charlotte, Fall 2024 - Charlotte, NC, USA

Job Posting Title:

ESPN Production Intern, Charlotte, Fall 2024

Req ID:

10091120

Job Description:

About the Role & Program

Ever wonder what it's like to work for a leading sports entertainment brand? Working at ESPN is unlike anything else! That's because we're always finding new ways to interact with fans - however and wherever they connect with sports. We have the latest technology, innovative ideas and world-class talent on our team, and every day is extraordinary!

The Charlotte Production Department produces content for ESPN’s family of networks that fans can watch on television, their computer, tablet or smart phone; examples include live events and studio shows on SEC Network.

What You Will Do

As an intern on the team, you will collaborate with video editors to produce high-level show content, observe departments outside of production and attend event opportunities. You will report to a Producer, contributing to the team by:

• Screening, logging, transcribing and clipping footage for events; organizing head shots, element and melt reels
• Creating shot sheets and cue sheets for assigned highlights; logging and archiving video and associated data for future use
• Cutting show elements, such as video b-roll, highlights, teases and selecting material for bumps and roll-outs
• Screening videotapes and/or servers and conducting research in the media asset management system to obtain material for the preparation of production elements
• Providing timely, accurate and complete delivery of multimedia elements and publishing to various platforms
• Suggesting creative content during production meetings and flexibility to rotate between studio and remote environments
• Performing crew functions as needed during productions and assisting in location productions

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in sports media, preferably in television production, or involvement with collegiate TV station
• Elite knowledge of sports, including current athletes, rules and events
• Familiarity with server-based media and/or non-linear editing equipment including but not limited to Final Cut Pro and Quantel
• High level of familiarity with ESPN programming, platforms and studio shows

Preferred Qualifications

• Historical knowledge of US sports
• Experience with editing, screening, logging and/or archiving video
• Familiarity with sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technologies
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional role, organization or activity

Education

• Journalism, Broadcast, Media or related majors

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program

Additional Information

Program Dates: The program dates are August through December 2024. Interns will work 40 hours per week throughout the internship and must be fully available.

Work Environment: This is an onsite internship based in Charlotte, NC. A limited amount of housing assistance may be provided for those who qualify.

Job Posting Segment:

ESPN Content Operations

Job Posting Primary Business:

Management Operations

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production Intern

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Charlotte, NC, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-05-24