Production Assistant (Global Sports), ESPN NEXT

Job ID 10143440 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business ESPN Date posted Mar. 18, 2026

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Job Summary:

ESPN NEXT is the entry point for aspiring storytellers at ESPN. We hire, train, and develop early-career talent working behind the scenes across studio, live events, digital, social, and emerging platforms. Through structured training, content assignments, and ongoing development, we build a ready pipeline of talent for content roles across ESPN.

As part of ESPN NEXT, you’ll join a dynamic team of early-career professionals producing must-see content across ESPN’s shows, live events, digital/social, and audio platforms. Sports don’t sleep, and neither does the adrenaline of live production. Whether you’re cutting highlights at dawn, gearing up for primetime, capturing the game-winner on a holiday, or identifying moments that will go viral on social, you’ll be right in the middle of the action! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this is your chance to be part of the team that brings sports storytelling to life 24/7.

This role will primarily support the ESPN Global Sports/Deportes team and therefore requires fluency in both spoken and written Spanish.

What is ESPN NEXT?

Full-time Production Assistant role built for someone starting a career in sports media and content creation
Begin your career at ESPN as a Production Assistant with eligibility for promotion to Content Associate. Promotion eligibility 4 times per year – promotions based on performance
Produce content for countless ESPN live events, shows, and platforms
Paired with a mentor to get you acclimated to ESPN
Opportunity to enhance career through development offerings.
Eligible to apply to the NEXT Accelerator, which identifies and elevates top-performing talent through individualized coaching, mentorship, and content opportunities.

Responsibilities could include: *(prior to any functions listed below, in-depth training is provided)

Support production and content creation for domestic and global properties for all sports.
Consistently share creative and innovative ideas to contribute to ESPN’s multi-platform storytelling.
Edit video & audio elements and research content for a variety of shows/networks.
Run audio board loading playlists, log commercials, sales and promos for multi-platform broadcasts.
Coordinate graphics for assigned studio telecasts and/or remote live events.
Produce variety of elements: highlights, teases, opens, and montages for shows, live events and digital platforms.
Assist with live events by gathering video and sponsorship elements for broadcasts.

Qualifications:

Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays
Fluency in Spanish, with the ability to speak and write in both English and Spanish
Conversational knowledge of multiple major sports, with a focus on international soccer leagues.
Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered by ESPN (i.e. NBA/WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, College Football and Basketball)
Enthusiasm and passion for sports
Ability to comfortably prepare and contribute ideas
Must possess professional communication and organization skills
React quickly and positively while staying composed under tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Self-starting attitude and team-oriented work ethic

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience within a live sports, news, or entertainment environment
Experience with video editing software (i.e. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut etc.)
Awareness of ESPN content (i.e. platforms, shows, events, etc.)
Awareness of media trends (i.e. social, digital, linear, etc.)
Leadership experience in a professional role, organization, or extra-curricular endeavor

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Additional Information: Will work nights, mornings, weekends, and holidays

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About ESPN:

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. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with ESPN Productions, Inc, which is part of a business we call ESPN.

ESPN Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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The Heart of Connecticut Bristol, Connecticut is just two hours from Boston and New York and just an hour from the shoreline. From the natural beauty of picturesque hills and fall foliage, to the high tech satellite dishes of ESPN, Bristol’s “City sized” with a small town vibe, offering wonderful memories no matter your pace.