Production Assistant I (Part Time)

The Production Assistant  will operate the audio board with the opportunity to assist with and support the radio production of assigned talk shows, podcasts and/or remote sports events.

Responsibilities:

• Works cutting and editing actualities, play-by-play highlights and audio from ESPN shows.
• Will make decisions regarding the most appropriate audio cuts for ESPN Radio.
• Occasionally serves as an associate producer for radio productions.
• Assists ESPN Radio producers by generating story ideas, providing research materials for interviews, assisting with guest booking, producing show elements and operating the control board.
• Researches sports information and obtains materials necessary for aspects of productions.
• When directed, will operate the audio board .
• When directed, occasionally serves as an associate producer for radio productions and podcasts.
• May contribute to creative concepts of radio shows and podcasts.
• May work with our Imaging team on promos and/or show production.
• Must have solid sports knowledge of NFL, NBA, CFB, MLB and other sports.
• Must be able to show good news judgement based on the top stories of the day.
• Work is subject to scrutiny and is closely supervised and reviewed for timeliness, accuracy and adherence to established procedures.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year in commercial production and a minimum of 1 year working at a network or local radio facility.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A minimum of 2 years working at a commercially operated, local or network radio facility

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent