ESPN International Production Internship - Summer 2021

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the day-to-day operation of production content and logistics
• Works in conjunction with operations department to assist with logistics
• Organizes and distributes show production elements and materials
• Supports staff, Talent, Producers, Associate Producers, and Production Assistants on the systematic processes of assigned sport/show unit
• Works with upper management on scheduling of assigned personnel, regarding event and show assignments, tracks personnel overtime and vacation time
• Plans, requests and allocates production facility needs of assigned sports/shows.
• Operates within the context of defined production goals and objectives
• Decisions are guided by established corporate policies and production operational policies
• Responsible for dealing with time-sensitive materials and decisions
• During production peak times, remains accessible and is often required to work non- traditional days/hours
• Domestic traveling for productions may be required

Basic Qualifications:

• Speak, read and write bilingual capabilities in Mandarin Chinese and English
• Passion for the NBA, and strong knowledge of other major US and global sports
• Unparalleled knowledge of the China sports market and Chinese sports fans
• Fluency with social media platforms in both US and China
• Great work ethics, willingness to learn new skills, and detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong collaborator with others and a clear communicator in a virtual environment via texts, phones call, emails, and conference calls
• Familiarity with sports media landscape, including knowledge of business trends and technologies
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a professional role, organization or activity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong capability to communicate in a virtual environment in both Mandarin Chinese and English
• Ability to translate an NBA video segment from English to simplified Chinese
• Non-linear editing skill using software such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or Avid
• Knowledge to operate a prosumer camera or DSLR to shoot videos
• Capability to publish text and video content on Chinese social media platforms such as Weibo

Required Education

• Enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate student in an accredited college/university in the semester prior to the internship or graduated within the past 18 months.

Preferred Education

Additional Information:

• Must be enrolled in a college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) prior to participation in the internship program OR graduated within the past 18 months OR currently participating in a Disney Professional Internship
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization