Production Assistant

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
47K-63K Annually
Junior
Digital Media • Gaming • News + Entertainment • Sports
The Role
Supports studio sports content production across television and digital platforms. Responsibilities include operating teleprompters, producing highlights, editing video, researching content, coordinating graphics, publishing multimedia assets, and archiving video. Requires strong sports knowledge, communication and organizational skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Work may include nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Posting Title:

Production Assistant

Req ID:

10159291

Job Description:

The Studio Production Assistant supports the creation and delivery of high-quality content across a variety of studio programming and digital platforms. This role assists with daily production operations, including running teleprompters, producing highlights, researching video content, coordinating graphics, and publishing multimedia assets. The Production Assistant ensures timely, accurate, and complete content delivery while maintaining organized video archives for future use. Success in this role requires a strong knowledge of sports, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines. Flexibility to work nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Support content creation for various studio properties.

  • Daily responsibilities will vary, ranging from running teleprompter, producing highlights, and researching video content for assigned shows. 

  • Provide timely, accurate and complete delivery of multimedia content and publish to various platforms. 

  • Edit video elements and research video content for various studio shows. 

  • Coordinate graphics for assigned studio properties.

  • Log and archive video and associated data for future use.

Qualifications

  • Strong overall knowledge of multiple sports; including teams, players, and rules. 

  • Ability to identify and cultivate compelling storylines for various platforms.  

  • Must possess strong communication and organization skills. 

  • Ability to react quickly and positively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to work nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A minimum of one year experience in sports media, preferably in television production.

  • Awareness of social media trends and relevant platforms. 

  • Self-starting attitude and team-oriented work ethic. 

  • Familiarity with server-based media and/or non-linear editing equipment. 

  • Leadership experience in a professional role, organization or activity. 

Required Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

 

Preferred Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

#ESPNMedia

    The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $46,800 to $62,700 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

    Job Posting Segment:

    Sports Studio & Entertainment

    Job Posting Primary Business:

    Sports Center Leads

    Primary Job Posting Category:

    Sports Producing

    Employment Type:

    Full time

    Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

    New York, NY, USA

    Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

    Date Posted:

    2026-09-16

    Skills Required

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Strong knowledge of multiple sports, including teams, players, and rules
    • Ability to identify and cultivate compelling storylines for various platforms
    • Strong communication and organizational skills
    • Ability to react quickly and positively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to work nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays
    • At least one year of experience in sports media, preferably television production
    • Awareness of social media trends and relevant platforms
    • Familiarity with server-based media and/or non-linear editing equipment
    • Leadership experience in a professional role, organization, or activity
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

    The Walt Disney Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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    • Pay Growth & Progression Recent union agreements raised wage floors for large groups of park cast members—e.g., Disneyland’s $24/hour minimum rising to $26 over the contract and Walt Disney World’s path from $18 toward about $20–$20.50 by 2026—signaling upward movement in hourly pay. These steps are described as meaningful improvements for many frontline roles.
    • Healthcare Strength Company materials outline medical, dental, and vision coverage for many full‑time roles, wellness resources, and (in Central Florida) access to Centers for Living Well clinics and pharmacy. References to mental‑health support and paid time off reinforce a strong core health offering.
    • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.

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    HQ: Burbank, CA
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    Year Founded: 1923

    What We Do

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