The Walt Disney Company is hiring: Production Assistant, ESPN NEXT in Bristol

Production Assistant, ESPN NEXT

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Job ID 10133842 Location Bristol, Connecticut, United States Business ESPN Date posted Oct. 16, 2025

Job Summary:

ESPN NEXT is the entry point for aspiring storytellers at ESPN, overseeing the hiring, development, assignment, and promotion of Production Assistants and Content Associates. With a focus on career growth, internal culture, and platform fluency, NEXT serves as both a launchpad for emerging talent and a content driver across ESPN platforms. Signature initiatives like the NEXT Accelerator identify and elevate top-performing employees through individualized coaching, mentorship, and hands‑on opportunities, helping shape the future of ESPN and The Walt Disney Company.

This posting is for the January 2026 ESPN NEXT cohort.

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
• Opportunity to enhance career through development courses
• Paired with a mentor to get you acclimated to ESPN

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
• 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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