Internship – Production Operations
Location – Bristol, CT
Job ID – 301670
September – November 2011
Eligibility
You must be a currently enrolled college student in good academic standing; available for employment within 12 months of the internship. Graduation date of December 2011, May 2012 or August 2012.
Job Responsibilities
Technical operating positions in all phases of television for domestic and/or international production.
• Roles include, but are not limited to: server based non-linear edit, Master Control, videotape and/or media record and play out, studio cameras, video shading and more.
• Candidates must maintain knowledge of technical standards and information, operating systems, broadcast equipment, signal flow and distribution and applicable ESPN Technical Standard Operating Procedures.
• Other administrative duties often include daily shift reporting and required participation at periodic staff meetings.
• Additionally, stage manager or production Associate Directing roles may be offered.
Preferred Requirements
• Hands on experience in any of the studio or edit systems offered as well as campus control room operations and/or previous internship in operations.
• Communications, television production and/or electronic journalism backgrounds preferred.
• Solid written communication skills and computer literacy.
• Strong interest and desire in pursuing a career in an operations role
• Intern must be able to provide his/her own transportation to and from work
Internship Information
• 10 weeks; 40 hours/week
• Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary
• Subsidized housing is available on a first come first serve basis for interns who live greater than 50 miles of work location
• Authorized to work in the United States for any company
ESPN Information
ESPN Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation.
ESPN was founded by Scott Rasmussen and his father Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 5,900 employees, each year ESPN airs more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of Emmy-winning sports programming. Our sole mission is to serve sports fans wherever sports are watched, listened to, discussed, debated, read about or played.
What’s a job at ESPN like?
It’s a series of defining moments. An opportunity to experience greatness with every project, every meeting, every time you walk through the door. It’s a continuous
challenge that can only be overcome by those with the drive to be successful. At ESPN, you have to want it, because others rely on you. The reward? Well, come see for yourself. Explore the culture, the careers and the meaning of achievement at ESPN.
Company Information
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you’ll have the opportunity to join a team that’s beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
ESPN, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all.