Part-time Production Assistant

The Part-time Production Assistant will support NY local Audio programming, through the editing of multiple sources of audio for on air content and operating audio board equipment for live programming.  Additionally, part-time Production Assistants may receive opportunities to assist the production team with developing live, on air, multi-platform content.   

Responsibilities:  

• Edits actualities, play-by-play highlights and audio from ESPN and NY local shows across all ESPN platforms. 

• Will make decisions regarding the most relevant audio cuts for ESPN NY Audio and other ESPN platforms. 

• Expected to have strong general sports knowledge and of all ESPN NY Audio and ESPN programming.  

• Catalogues all audio edited and distributes the most relevant audio to ESPN NY Production teams across all platforms.   

• Expected to load playlists, log commercials, sales and promotional mentions for live, on-air and multi-platform broadcasts. 

• Monitors multi-platform, on-air product for quality control and adherence to industry standards.  

• Expected to complete regularly scheduled technical training sessions. 

• May be asked to assist ESPN NY Audio producers by generating story ideas, providing research materials for interviews and producing show elements. 

• Will contribute to creative concepts for ESPN NY Audio and multi-platform content. 

• Will assist ESPN NY Audio imaging team on promos and/or show production. 

• Work is subject to scrutiny and is closely supervised and reviewed for timeliness, accuracy and adherence to established procedures. 

Basic Qualifications: 

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

• Expected to have working knowledge of audio operator board and knowledge of ESPN NY Audio programming. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

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

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.

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