Seasonal Production Assistant
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10151194 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business ESPN Date posted May 21, 2026Job Summary:
The Seasonal Production Assistant will provide production support and producing content. The role includes assisting the team in multiple facets of production such as prompting live shows, transcribing sound, and producing video elements.
SEASONAL ROLE: This is a seasonal position starting August 10, 2026, and ending May 15, 2027, OR when 1500 hours have been logged, whichever comes first. Employment may end sooner at the company's discretion based on business needs. This seasonal position is associated with the ESPN NEXT Program, but benefits do not apply to this role. There is potential for conversion to a full-time Production Assistant role within the NEXT program, based on performance and the availability of open positions.
Responsibilities:
- Transcribe press conferences and interviews and send to content teams.
- Teleprompt live studio shows and distribute scripts to talent.
- Research and brainstorm creative ideas to communicate with content teams.
- Produce a variety of video elements for ABC affiliates.
- Occasionally produce content for SportsCenter and other studio programming.
Required Qualifications:
- Conversational knowledge of multiple sports, especially sports heavily covered within ESPN content during the contract timeline: Football, Basketball, Hockey, and Baseball.
- Ability to comfortably prepare and communicate ideas.
- Must possess professional communication and organization skills.
- React quickly and positively under tight deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Self-starting attitude and team-oriented work ethic.
- Will be scheduled to work nights, mornings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Awareness of ESPN content (i.e. platforms, shows, events, etc.)
- Awareness of media trends (i.e. social, digital, linear, etc.)
- Experience with video editing software (i.e. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut etc.)
- Fluency in Spanish
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Additional Information:
- Will be scheduled to work nights, mornings, weekends, and/or holidays.
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The pay rate for this role in Bristol, CT is $20.16 to $27.04 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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.