ESPN Production Operations Internship - Summer 2020

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Job Summary

We Are…in the middle of it all!

ESPN Production Operations is comprised of a full range of operational areas, including studios, control rooms for in-house and remote productions, edit rooms, content acquisition & distribution and master control rooms. We support all ESPN networks and productions that originate from our Bristol, CT headquarters in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.

Responsibilities :
A Day in the Life:

• Production Operations interns will have hands-on training on state of the art equipment and work in a live production environment to deliver world class sports programming to our fans
• Roles include but are not limited to: Audio Assist, Video Editor, Operator roles such as Playout, Studio Camera, Program Ingest, and Master Control
• Operate independently upon completion of training

Basic Qualifications :

What You Bring to the Role:

• Basic understanding of Production equipment and technology, which may include server based recording/playback devices and related software applications, master control switchers (for playout of content to air), and hard cameras for live studio shows
• Hands-on experience in Final Cut Pro, Avid, and Adobe Premiere or other edit systems
• Strong communication skills and work ethic, ability to work in a changing and challenging environment while remaining calm in high pressure situations
• Previous internship or campus experience in control room, studio, or remote operations
• Ability to work nights, holidays, and weekends

Preferred Qualifications :

• Strong interest in pursuing a career in live production operations

Required Education :

• Enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate student in an accredited college/university in the semester prior to the internship

Additional Information :

Internship Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Professional Internship. May 2020 graduates are still eligible.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization

Program Dates: The length of this internship is 10 weeks, and the approximate dates are June 8- August 14, 2020. Interns will work 40 hours per week and must be fully available throughout the internship.

Housing: This position is based in Bristol, CT. A limited amount of housing assistance may be available for those who qualify.

Transportation: Must provide own transportation to/from work.